What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

When booking a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, Avianca or Air Transat as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

To save up to 21% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 21 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 693 1-2 weeks out and tickets from C$ 693 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 576.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

For a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

C$ 2,024+ Flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	C$ 338
One-way from	C$ 197
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	C$ 1,096

United Airlines
10/6-17/6
4 total stops
41h 19m total
Ottawa to Costa Rica

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United Airlines
13/6
2 total stops
18h 35m total
Ottawa to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 74 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 59 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Tue 10/65:25 p.m.YOW - LIR

2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/61:20 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops22h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 338

Fri 16/56:33 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops39h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 20/57:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 535

Fri 16/54:25 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/512:28 p.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 589

Wed 3/125:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop9h 07mWestJet

Thu 11/122:55 p.m.LIR - YOW

1 stop8h 15mWestJet

Deal found 28/4C$ 651

Wed 3/128:00 p.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop18h 55mAir Canada

Thu 11/121:55 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops18h 08mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4C$ 700

Wed 4/65:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/610:15 a.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 866

Tue 29/411:00 a.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop12h 05mAir Canada

Sun 1/68:00 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops24h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 27/4C$ 928

Mon 10/115:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

2 stops31h 48mDelta

Sat 15/112:10 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops33h 00mDelta

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,386

Sun 2/117:10 p.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops15h 10mAvianca

Fri 7/112:15 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops13h 35mAvianca

Deal found 27/4C$ 1,402

Mon 28/74:05 p.m.YOW - LIR

3 stops49h 20mSWISS

Sun 10/84:35 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops22h 40mSWISS

Deal found 27/4C$ 18,310

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Tue 10/65:25 p.m.YOW - LIR

2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/61:20 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops22h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 338

Sun 11/54:25 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/511:32 a.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 689

Tue 20/55:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop8h 29mWestJet

Fri 30/57:05 a.m.LIR - YOW

1 stop15h 37mWestJet

Deal found 28/4C$ 773

Sun 11/510:25 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops35h 12mUnited Airlines

Sat 17/57:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops28h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 625

Sun 11/511:55 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops13h 40mAvianca

Fri 16/51:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops14h 57mAvianca

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,581

Wed 4/65:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/610:15 a.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 866

Fri 18/72:25 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop8h 00mAir Canada

Thu 28/87:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop10h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,790

Mon 28/74:05 p.m.YOW - LIR

3 stops49h 20mSWISS

Sun 10/84:35 p.m.LIR - YOW

2 stops22h 40mSWISS

Deal found 27/4C$ 18,310

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Tue 29/411:00 a.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop12h 05mAir Canada

Sun 1/68:00 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops24h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 27/4C$ 928

Fri 2/55:15 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops20h 15mAvianca

Sun 1/65:45 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops13h 50mAvianca

Deal found 27/4C$ 1,441

Sat 3/56:05 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops15h 32mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/511:13 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 538

Sat 3/53:50 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop21h 28mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/512:28 p.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 595

Sat 3/57:35 p.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops26h 50mAir Canada

Sun 1/68:00 a.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop14h 19mAir Canada

Deal found 27/4C$ 962

Sun 4/57:55 p.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops15h 25mAvianca

Wed 28/51:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops21h 39mAvianca

Deal found 27/4C$ 1,802

Fri 16/56:33 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops39h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 20/57:55 a.m.SJO - YOW

2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 535

Fri 16/54:25 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/512:28 p.m.SJO - YOW

1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4C$ 589

Tue 20/55:55 a.m.YOW - LIR

1 stop8h 29mWestJet

Fri 30/57:05 a.m.LIR - YOW

1 stop15h 37mWestJet

Deal found 28/4C$ 773

One-way flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica
Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Fri 13/65:25 p.m.YOW - LIR

2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 197

Sat 3/56:05 a.m.YOW - SJO

2 stops15h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 295

Sat 3/53:50 p.m.YOW - SJO

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 412

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Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 10/6

5:25 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops18h 35m

Liberia

Tue 17/6

1:20 p.m.-2:04 p.m.

2 stops22h 44m

C$ 338

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

6:33 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops39h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/5

7:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops35h 40m

C$ 535

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

4:25 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop20h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

12:28 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 47m

C$ 589

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 20/5

5:55 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Fri 30/5

7:05 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop15h 37m

C$ 773

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 4/6

5:55 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Wed 11/6

10:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops29h 00m

C$ 866

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 21/8

9:05 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop13h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

7:55 a.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops15h 40m

C$ 928

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

11:55 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 16/5

1:55 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

2 stops14h 57m

C$ 1,581

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 28/7

4:05 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

3 stops49h 20m

Liberia

Sun 10/8

4:35 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops22h 40m

C$ 18,310

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 13/6

5:25 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops18h 35m

C$ 197

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

6:05 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 32m

C$ 295

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Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CR?

When flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as SWISS, United Airlines and WestJet. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

WestJet

7.2

Good

2,823 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Air Canada

7.0

Good

9,228 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Avianca

6.7

Okay

2,317 reviews

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,587 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Elwyn,Feb 2025

MXP - ZRH

The crew and the entire experience was fantastic! Would highly recommend the company and the flight

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?
For a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 327	AverageC$ 592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 502	AverageC$ 883	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 569	AverageC$ 1,049	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Avianca	CheapestC$ 733	AverageC$ 1,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search Avianca flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 807	AverageC$ 929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Air Transat flights

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as SWISS, United Airlines and WestJet. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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