How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport is C$281. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$485. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from YOW to SAN if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The journey from central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport takes about 43 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Consider staying in a hotel near SAN if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego
San Diego International Airport to the center of San Diego is around 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 5 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Diego in May.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to go to San Diego during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to SAN in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
More about San Diego
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Diego right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from YOW to SAN:
San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your San Diego travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at SeaWorld San Diego.
Complete your San Diego trip with hotels and a car rental
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