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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 196

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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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 26 January 2026.

Mon 26/110:10 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Mon 2/24:15 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 35m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 359
Mon 26/110:10 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Thu 29/14:15 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 35m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 368
Fri 10/45:50 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Thu 23/43:25 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops20h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 374
Tue 3/22:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/22:01 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
1 stop26h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 384
Tue 24/26:20 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops13h 17m
United Airlines
Sat 28/28:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops35h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 388
Wed 25/22:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops23h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 12/37:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops24h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 389
Sat 31/112:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Sat 7/26:05 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 35m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 394
Fri 10/45:50 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops20h 03m
United Airlines
Tue 21/41:20 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops25h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 399
Thu 5/25:11 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops26h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 15/28:35 a.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops24h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 404
Sat 31/15:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/24:20 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 405
Sat 25/47:40 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
2 stops18h 30m
United Airlines
Fri 1/53:25 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops20h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 410
Sat 31/15:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/26:05 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 411

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 362

One-way from

C$ 196

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 930

Good round-trip deal

C$ 362 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 200 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 6/2-7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 28m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Ottawa

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 22/2

7:30 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 07m

Liberia

Thu 12/3

7:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 389

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 20/2

7:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops42h 25m

Liberia

Wed 4/3

8:35 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops31h 37m

C$ 389

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

5:11 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 44m

Liberia

Thu 12/3

7:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 389

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 28/2

5:11 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 44m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

1:20 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops19h 06m

C$ 389

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 13/4

7:40 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 30m

Liberia

Mon 27/4

3:25 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops20h 34m

C$ 410

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

7:30 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops18h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

5:30 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 1/3

7:30 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops35h 33m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

6:20 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

11:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops20h 51m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 24/2

7:30 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

5:30 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops26h 56m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

6:00 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

7:55 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

C$ 438

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 204). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 446). 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?

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 26 January 2026.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 26 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines from Ottawa to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Air Transat
7.7
Good
501 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,249 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,656 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica can take about 24h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 389. The distance from Ottawa to Costa Rica is about 3972 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 199. United Airlines flights start at C$ 232 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 259 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 204). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 446). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 326AverageC$ 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 358AverageC$ 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 457AverageC$ 697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 526AverageC$ 1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 785AverageC$ 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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