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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 185

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 October 2025.

Thu 6/119:45 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops33h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/112:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops19h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 340
Sun 26/107:30 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops18h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/112:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops19h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 385
Fri 5/1211:10 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops24h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 399
Sun 26/107:30 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/112:20 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 403
Tue 28/105:14 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/118:45 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 404
Tue 9/122:17 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/122:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops19h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 404
Thu 27/116:20 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops24h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 420
Wed 10/125:14 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops26h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops35h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/10C$ 435
Wed 26/115:14 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops20h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops24h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 441
Thu 6/115:40 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 49mWestJet
Wed 12/113:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 22mWestJet
Deal found 25/10C$ 458
Fri 7/119:45 a.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/112:20 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops29h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 473
Wed 31/126:45 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/14:00 p.m.LIR - YOW
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 483

Cheap 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 27 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 340

One-way from

C$ 185

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,057

Good round-trip deal

C$ 578 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/11-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 58m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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1/2
  • 1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 01m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 5/12

11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 00m

Liberia

Wed 10/12

8:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 399

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Thu 27/11

6:20 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 50m

Liberia

Sun 7/12

8:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 420

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 26/11

5:14 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 56m

Liberia

Wed 3/12

8:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 441

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 4/3

5:11 p.m.-11:24 a.m.

2 stops19h 13m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

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

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 466

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 2/3

5:11 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops26h 26m

Liberia

Mon 9/3

1:01 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

C$ 466

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 31/1

5:11 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops26h 26m

Liberia

Tue 10/3

1:01 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

2 stops22h 25m

C$ 466

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 21/2

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

2 stops18h 25m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

8:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 466

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

5:48 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops20h 07m

Liberia

Tue 3/3

8:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 51m

C$ 466

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

5:11 p.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops27h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

8:45 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops31h 27m

C$ 542

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 16/4

5:25 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

11:13 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 32m

C$ 542

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 236). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 467). 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 27 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 27 October 2025.
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
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
469 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,147 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,367 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 27h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 399. The distance from Ottawa to Costa Rica is about 3972 km.

  • 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.

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 236). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 467). 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 27 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 519AverageC$ 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 542AverageC$ 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 554AverageC$ 1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 802AverageC$ 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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