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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San José from C$ 350

YOW — SJO
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San José

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San José

Mon 16/112:00 p.m. -
1 stop9h 30m
Fri 20/118:45 a.m. -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 3/9C$ 676
Fri 30/106:35 a.m. -
2 stops18h 15m
Sat 7/119:20 a.m. -
1 stop25h 17m
Deal found 4/9C$ 695
Mon 2/1110:05 a.m. -
1 stop13h 25m
Mon 9/119:20 a.m. -
1 stop23h 27m
Deal found 4/9C$ 698
Fri 30/106:35 a.m. -
2 stops18h 15m
Sun 8/118:45 a.m. -
1 stop12h 05m
Deal found 4/9C$ 700
Mon 9/119:00 a.m. -
2 stops14h 30m
Sat 21/119:20 a.m. -
1 stop23h 27m
Deal found 5/9C$ 702
Tue 3/116:15 a.m. -
2 stops32h 07m
Thu 5/1111:28 p.m. -
2 stops20h 48m
Deal found 1/9C$ 703
Sun 1/119:45 a.m. -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 6/1111:28 p.m. -
2 stops20h 48m
Deal found 4/9C$ 707
Fri 23/106:25 a.m. -
2 stops31h 56m
Tue 27/1012:55 p.m. -
2 stops30h 21m
Deal found 1/9C$ 714

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San José

Round-trip from

C$ 656

One-way from

C$ 350

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 666
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 6/1-13/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 48m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 25m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 198 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

9:25 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop27h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 350
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 25/10

10:05 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 361

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 21/10

10:37 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops27h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 373

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

6:25 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops31h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 373

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 22/10

5:20 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops28h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 374

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

5:20 p.m.-7:39 p.m.

2 stops28h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 374

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 30/10

9:45 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

2 stops28h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 379

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 7/11

6:15 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

11:28 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

1 stop12h 43m

C$ 703

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 3/11

6:15 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops39h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/11

11:28 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

1 stop12h 43m

C$ 703

OttawaSan José

YOW Ottawa - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 29/9

6:25 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops31h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/10

7:55 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops13h 59m

C$ 703

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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?

Booking 82 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 641). Flying from Ottawa to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,285). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to San José flights typically cost between C$ 630 and C$ 803 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 656 on Porter Airlines (6 Jan-13 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines,Air Canada, andAvianca 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
10,174 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,174 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,174 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
11,586 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,174 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,555 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,174 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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

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

    Departing from Ottawa to San José will take you 30h 10m. 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$ 414. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Avianca, from C$ 505, and Air Canada, from C$ 664. These flights start at 53% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 641). Flying from Ottawa to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,285). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to San José

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 414AverageC$ 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 505AverageC$ 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 664AverageC$ 1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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