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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 195

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 336

One-way from

C$ 195

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 804

Good round-trip deal

C$ 667 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/11-5/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 23m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 22m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight 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 29 July 2025.

Fri 28/112:15 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/128:35 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops14h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 336
Wed 3/128:50 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops18h 50mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/123:40 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 02mPorter Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 484
Sun 26/105:40 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 49mWestJet
Sun 2/113:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 22mWestJet
Deal found 29/7C$ 497
Wed 26/116:00 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 45mAir Canada
Wed 3/123:45 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 28/7C$ 506
Mon 13/1010:37 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/101:20 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops25h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 567
Sat 2/83:50 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop21h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/812:16 p.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7C$ 612
Wed 5/116:45 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/113:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 642

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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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 28/11

2:15 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

Liberia

Fri 5/12

8:35 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops35h 43m

C$ 336

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 3/12

8:50 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Liberia

Thu 11/12

3:40 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 484

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 26/10

5:40 a.m.-1:29 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

Liberia

Sun 2/11

3:20 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 497

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 26/11

6:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Liberia

Wed 3/12

3:45 p.m.-1:38 a.m.

1 stop8h 53m

C$ 506

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 13/10

10:37 a.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops27h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/10

1:20 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops25h 52m

C$ 567

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 2/8

3:50 p.m.-11:11 a.m.

1 stop21h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/8

12:16 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 04m

C$ 612

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 14/1

3:05 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

1 stop24h 35m

Liberia

Sat 24/1

4:00 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

Nonstop5h 35m

C$ 641

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

2:15 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops29h 22m

C$ 195

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 6/8

7:29 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops29h 10m

C$ 311

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 6/8

3:50 p.m.-11:11 a.m.

1 stop21h 21m

C$ 351

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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.
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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 29 July 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.

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 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Costa Rica flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings 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 29 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andSWISS 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
317 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,683 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,973 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 195. Porter Airlines flights start at C$ 357 while deals on WestJet start at C$ 364 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 6 airlines flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 6 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 29 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 324AverageC$ 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 496AverageC$ 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 561AverageC$ 1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 566AverageC$ 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 786AverageC$ 888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 928AverageC$ 1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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