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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San José from C$ 295

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 625

One-way from

C$ 295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,096
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/5-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 44m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 32m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 29 April 2025.

Wed 5/116:40 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops17h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/112:20 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 539
Sun 11/54:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/511:32 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 689
Wed 5/118:30 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops14h 15mAir Canada
Mon 17/119:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop26h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 965
Sat 13/95:55 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops31h 58mDelta
Mon 29/91:18 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops33h 04mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,376
Wed 19/1111:10 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops23h 10mAvianca
Thu 27/114:55 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops15h 22mAvianca
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,382

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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 29 April 2025.
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Ottawa

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

2:45 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops23h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/9

7:55 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

2 stops31h 11m

C$ 540

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

4:25 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop20h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

11:32 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop27h 34m

C$ 689

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

11:55 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

8:00 a.m.-1:34 a.m.

1 stop15h 34m

C$ 1,016

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 13/9

5:55 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

2 stops31h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/9

1:18 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops33h 04m

C$ 1,376

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

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

2 stops13h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/9

1:55 a.m.-9:09 p.m.

2 stops41h 14m

C$ 1,490

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Deals found on 28/4

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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, San José Province?

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 25 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to San José, San José Province is 77 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to San José, San José Province 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to San José, San José Province in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province 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 San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, 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 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 29 April 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,317 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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.

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

    United Airlines, at C$ 625, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Avianca and Air Canada. United Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 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, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José, San José Province (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to San José, San José Province 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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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 535AverageC$ 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 733AverageC$ 1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 798AverageC$ 1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 807AverageC$ 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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