Cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Ottawa International

Flight Information

Passengers looking for flights to Ottawa International from Los Angeles International have several options for connecting flights. Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and WestJet all offer one-stop flights. These connecting flights have stops in U.S. cities including Chicago, Detroit, Newark, and Philadelphia as well as Canadian cities Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.

Terminal Information for Los Angeles International Airport

Also known as LAX, Los Angeles International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in the state of California. Located on the south-western part of the city, the airport has nine terminals; most international flights depart from the ninth terminal, also known as the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). The airport offers many dining options, and in the TBIT, travellers can eat at III Forks Steakhouse and Planet Hollywood. Those who have more time can shop at a number of stores in the terminal, including Coach and Hugo Boss. In addition, mothers can use one of the airport's eight nursing rooms, with the TBIT's room found across from the Vanilla Bake Shop.

Terminal Information for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Located 10 km from downtown at the south end of Ottawa, the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is the second-busiest airport in Ontario. All of its airline traffic uses one terminal. Passengers can grab a taxi outside of the terminal after Los Angeles International to Ottawa International flights and should expect to pay about CA$34 to reach downtown Ottawa. Another option is the OC Transpo bus route 97, which departs from pillar 14 outside the Level 1 Arrivals area. Car rentals are available in the parkade, which is across the street from the terminal.

What You Need to Know

Travellers should arrive at the Los Angeles International Airport three hours before departure and allot extra time if they are flying during the airport's peak times for international travel. These occur between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. as well as between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. A valid passport is necessary to travel to Ottawa.

Visa-exempt foreign nationals on Los Angeles International to Ottawa International flights will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. An eTA costs CA$7 and is available on the Canadian government's website. Those who do not need an eTA include U.S. and Canadian citizens as well as those with a valid Canadian visa.

The Ottawa airport is one of eight Canadian airports with U.S. border preclearance facilities. Travellers can use the primary inspection kiosks, where they will verify their travel documents, complete a declaration, and confirm their identification via facial authentication. To save time, travellers can download the CanBorder – eDeclaration app, fill out the information, and scan the QR code at the kiosk.

What to Expect in Ottawa

After travellers depart flights from Los Angeles International to Ottawa International, they should move their watches ahead three hours. Year-round weather in Ottawa ranges from a warm, humid summer to bitterly cold and snowy winters. Summer temperatures average around 25 degrees Celsius, while winter highs reach minus 5 degrees Celsius. The winter months also typically have about 20 cm of snow on the ground. Visitors can check out the ByWard Market Square in the summer and its more than 600 businesses and artisans. During the winter, a popular spot is the Rideau Canal Skateway, which at 7.8 km is the world's largest ice skating rink.