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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 260

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 24 July 2026.

Tue 15/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop20h 00m
WestJet
Sat 26/91:15 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops20h 20m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 486
Sat 19/96:55 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop7h 30m
WestJet
Wed 30/91:15 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops45h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 493
Sun 15/118:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 53m
Porter Airlines
Sun 22/112:35 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 29m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 23/7C$ 507
Tue 3/116:00 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop25h 00m
WestJet
Wed 11/113:20 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
1 stop8h 22m
WestJet
Deal found 21/7C$ 510
Tue 3/117:00 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop8h 08m
Porter Airlines
Wed 11/112:35 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 29m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 519
Tue 8/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Avianca
Thu 17/95:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops12h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 23/7C$ 521
Wed 18/115:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop9h 49m
WestJet
Sat 5/128:00 a.m.
LIR
-
YOW
2 stops39h 42m
WestJet
Deal found 20/7C$ 521
Fri 18/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Avianca
Sat 26/95:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops12h 05m
Avianca
Deal found 21/7C$ 522
Thu 5/115:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop9h 49m
WestJet
Wed 11/113:20 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
1 stop8h 22m
WestJet
Deal found 21/7C$ 525
Wed 4/117:00 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
1 stop8h 08m
Porter Airlines
Wed 11/113:10 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
1 stop8h 33m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 528
Sun 15/118:40 a.m.
YOW
-
LIR
Nonstop5h 53m
Porter Airlines
Sun 13/122:35 p.m.
LIR
-
YOW
Nonstop5h 29m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 529
Mon 5/102:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/105:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 545

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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 486

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 842

Good round-trip deal

C$ 616 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 15/9-26/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

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OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 15/11

8:40 a.m.-1:33 p.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

Liberia

Sun 13/12

2:35 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 529

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 4/9

7:10 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 25m

Liberia

Wed 9/9

1:30 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 550

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 28/8

7:30 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 40m

Liberia

Fri 4/9

1:20 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops22h 39m

C$ 590

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 13/10

6:15 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops20h 10m

Liberia

Wed 21/10

1:15 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

C$ 595

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

7:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 35m

Liberia

Wed 9/9

1:30 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 605

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 9/1

4:36 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

1:15 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops19h 41m

C$ 607

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

2:52 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops23h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

7:55 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops28h 04m

C$ 607

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 9/9

2:00 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

3 stops23h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/9

12:40 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

3 stops30h 35m

C$ 610

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 13/11

4:36 p.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops27h 01m

Liberia

Tue 15/12

5:15 p.m.-3:07 p.m.

2 stops20h 52m

C$ 624

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 26/10

3:10 p.m.-6:53 p.m.

1 stop29h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

1:05 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

1 stop24h 04m

C$ 645

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 557). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 938). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 24 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet 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
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,032 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,416 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,383 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,520 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

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 5h 53m. Avianca provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 529. The distance from Ottawa to Costa Rica is about 3972 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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$ 206. United Airlines flights start at C$ 230 while deals on WestJet start at C$ 269 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 557). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 938). 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 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 343AverageC$ 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 373AverageC$ 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 447AverageC$ 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 460AverageC$ 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 495AverageC$ 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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