Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 217

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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 12 December 2025.

Wed 10/127:30 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/128:45 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 412
Tue 16/125:14 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops20h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops35h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 451
Wed 17/1211:10 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops25h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops35h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 468
Fri 12/126:20 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1211:28 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops20h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 483
Wed 10/127:30 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/122:05 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 512
Tue 30/125:09 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/18:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops31h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 516
Tue 30/125:09 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/28:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops28h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 521
Wed 31/125:09 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/22:01 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 527
Wed 31/126:15 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/22:01 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 561
Wed 31/125:09 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop22h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/18:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops35h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12C$ 563
Fri 12/126:20 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/122:05 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops23h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 582
Mon 29/125:09 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/18:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops35h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 610

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 412

One-way from

C$ 217

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,103

Good round-trip deal

C$ 526 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1-30/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 11m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
Search Deals
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 43m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 23/2

7:30 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 412

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

5:11 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/1

6:30 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 412

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 9/3

6:20 a.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

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

2 stops26h 56m

C$ 412

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 23/1

7:27 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

8:45 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops12h 11m

C$ 412

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 8/1

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

2 stops39h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

6:30 a.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 412

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 20/2

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

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

C$ 414

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 17/2

7:30 p.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

C$ 414

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 18/2

5:11 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

11:28 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 414

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 19/2

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

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops16h 39m

C$ 414

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 16/2

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

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/3

11:28 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 414

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/12

Showing 1-10 of 36 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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$ 200). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 439). 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 12 December 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 6 December 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 12 December 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
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7.8
Good
480 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
9,095 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
3,194 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
10,514 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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 26h 09m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 412. The distance from Ottawa to Costa Rica is about 4009 km.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 225. WestJet flights start at C$ 264 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 274 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$ 200). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 439). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Ottawa to Costa Rica

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Pearson Intl to Liberia flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Liberia flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San José flights
Pearson Intl to San José flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Panama City flights
Pearson Intl to Panama City flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Guatemala City flights
Ottawa to Liberia flights
Pearson Intl to San Salvador flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San Salvador flights
Toronto Island to Liberia flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Managua flights
Pearson Intl to Guatemala City flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Pearson Intl to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Pearson Intl to Coxen Hole flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Coxen Hole flights
Pearson Intl to Managua flights
Toronto Island to San José flights
Toronto Island to San Salvador flights
Ottawa to San José flights
Pearson Intl to San Pedro Sula flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San Pedro Sula flights
Ottawa to San Salvador flights
Ottawa to Guatemala City flights
Ottawa to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Ottawa to Panama City flights
Toronto Island to Managua flights
Ottawa to Managua flights
Toronto Island to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
London to Panama City flights
Pearson Intl to David flights
London to Philip S.W.Goldson flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to David flights
Hamilton to San José flights
London to San José flights
Hamilton to Panama City flights
Thunder Bay to Liberia flights
Thunder Bay to Panama City flights
Pearson Intl to Tegucigalpa flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to San Pedro Town flights
London to Guatemala City flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Tegucigalpa flights
Pearson Intl to Flores flights
Pearson Intl to San Pedro Town flights

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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 329AverageC$ 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 477AverageC$ 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Search Porter Airlines flights
WestJetCheapestC$ 486AverageC$ 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Search WestJet flights
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 530AverageC$ 1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
Air TransatCheapestC$ 790AverageC$ 861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Search Air Transat flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Ottawa to Costa Rica flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica become cheaper?

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.