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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 284

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 536

One-way from

C$ 284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 841
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/12-11/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 28m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 29m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 166 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 65 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 12 June 2025.

Wed 3/126:52 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops12h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/128:50 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 536
Sat 23/86:33 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops15h 04mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/91:30 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 547
Wed 3/127:00 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop30h 55mAir Canada
Thu 11/123:00 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops28h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6C$ 580
Tue 22/76:40 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/71:25 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop16h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 704
Thu 14/84:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/912:23 p.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 708
Sat 8/115:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 07mWestJet
Thu 20/112:55 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 15mWestJet
Deal found 10/6C$ 725
Thu 4/127:45 a.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop16h 50mAir Transat
Sat 6/1212:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop13h 17mAir Transat
Deal found 10/6C$ 800
Wed 11/62:40 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop7h 45mAir Canada
Wed 18/68:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop14h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 812
Thu 18/91:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops11h 40mAvianca
Sat 27/91:40 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops17h 55mAvianca
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,333
Thu 18/125:55 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Sun 4/17:05 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/6C$ 6,241
Tue 16/121:15 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops25h 50mSWISS
Fri 2/14:45 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops23h 48mSWISS
Deal found 11/6C$ 18,598
Sat 27/126:20 p.m.YOW - LIR
3 stops51h 45mSWISS
Mon 5/110:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops43h 43mSWISS
Deal found 10/6C$ 18,608

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Ottawa

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 3/12

6:52 a.m.-5:57 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

8:50 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops31h 00m

C$ 536

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 23/8

10:37 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/9

1:30 p.m.-5:06 p.m.

2 stops25h 36m

C$ 547

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 3/12

7:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop30h 55m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

3:00 p.m.-8:16 p.m.

2 stops28h 16m

C$ 580

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 22/7

6:40 p.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop19h 44m

Liberia

Mon 28/7

1:25 p.m.-7:58 a.m.

1 stop16h 33m

C$ 704

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 14/8

4:25 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

1 stop22h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/9

12:23 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 52m

C$ 708

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 8/11

5:55 a.m.-2:02 p.m.

1 stop9h 07m

Liberia

Thu 20/11

2:55 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 725

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 4/12

7:45 a.m.-11:35 p.m.

1 stop16h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

12:55 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

1 stop13h 17m

C$ 800

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 14/8

11:05 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/9

8:00 a.m.-10:04 p.m.

2 stops12h 04m

C$ 845

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

1:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/9

1:40 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops17h 55m

C$ 1,333

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

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

1 stop8h 29m

C$ 284

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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, 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?

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 June 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 June 2025.
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
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
1,623 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
8,790 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
2,868 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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
2,345 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.2

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

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 284. United Airlines flights start at C$ 295 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 330 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, 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

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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 323AverageC$ 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 497AverageC$ 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 557AverageC$ 1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 726AverageC$ 1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 796AverageC$ 885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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