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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San José from C$ 238

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Wed 25/26:20 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop31h 36m
United Airlines
Wed 11/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 425
Sun 24/56:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 31/57:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops27h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 438
Wed 25/25:11 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 12/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 440
Sun 15/25:11 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops21h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 27/212:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops20h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 470
Thu 26/22:15 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 11/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 474
Tue 26/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops21h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 29/512:44 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 490
Sat 31/15:11 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop20h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 7/22:30 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop8h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 497
Wed 4/29:45 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 11m
United Airlines
Fri 13/22:05 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop19h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 514
Sun 22/24:15 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/312:31 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop9h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 518
Sat 28/27:30 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 12m
United Airlines
Mon 9/311:35 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops20h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 522
Wed 25/27:30 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 13/35:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops26h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 523

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 425

One-way from

C$ 238

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 930
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 32m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 45m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 121 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San José 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 26 January 2026.
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Ottawa

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

7:30 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops18h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

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

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 1/3

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

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops35h 33m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 25/2

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

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

11:35 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops20h 51m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 24/2

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

2 stops18h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/3

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

2 stops26h 56m

C$ 425

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

6:00 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

7:55 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

C$ 438

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 16/3

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

2 stops26h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

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

2 stops26h 56m

C$ 440

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 19/5

10:44 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops27h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

11:13 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops27h 37m

C$ 440

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 10/5

2:40 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops23h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

7:55 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

C$ 440

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 16/4

5:20 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

1:25 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops18h 38m

C$ 440

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 17/3

2:15 p.m.-5:16 p.m.

2 stops29h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 25/3

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

2 stops26h 56m

C$ 440

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to San José

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San José. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 204). Flying from Ottawa to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 452). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 26 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,656 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,200 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to San José?

    Departing from Ottawa to San José will take you 18h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4009 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to San José round-trip from C$ 492. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to San José 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 San José?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 204). Flying from Ottawa to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 452). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 492AverageC$ 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 800AverageC$ 1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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