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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa from C$ 228

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
2 Mar — 9 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Ottawa

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2026.

Mon 18/57:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops28h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 24/56:15 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops29h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 516
Wed 18/211:28 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops16h 39m
United Airlines
Sun 22/27:30 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/1C$ 519
Wed 15/47:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops28h 04m
United Airlines
Wed 22/46:25 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 588
Wed 15/47:15 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop12h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/45:50 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops20h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 593
Wed 15/47:15 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop12h 50m
Avianca
Wed 22/46:10 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop16h 09m
Avianca
Deal found 30/1C$ 654
Mon 18/57:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops24h 08m
Copa Airlines
Sun 24/56:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop19h 38m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 30/1C$ 664
Wed 25/212:35 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop10h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/34:15 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop20h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1C$ 677
Tue 3/29:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop11h 51m
Avianca
Thu 5/25:11 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops21h 04m
Avianca
Deal found 30/1C$ 717
Tue 3/26:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops16h 24m
Azul
Thu 5/26:20 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops15h 19m
Azul
Deal found 30/1C$ 722
Tue 3/29:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop11h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/22:15 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops23h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1C$ 729

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 515

One-way from

C$ 228

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 886

Good one-way deal

C$ 155 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 22m total
  • Costa Rica to Ottawa
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13/2
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 54m total
  • Costa Rica to Ottawa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa 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 31 January 2026.
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San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

7:55 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops24h 08m

Ottawa

Sun 31/5

7:42 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops17h 56m

C$ 515

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

7:55 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops24h 08m

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

5:25 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops31h 14m

C$ 515

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

11:13 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops20h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 17/6

2:52 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops21h 19m

C$ 516

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/2

8:45 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops24h 41m

Ottawa

Sun 22/2

7:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 45m

C$ 517

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

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

2 stops28h 04m

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

6:25 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 12m

C$ 588

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

7:15 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

5:50 p.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops20h 31m

C$ 593

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

1:31 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 54m

C$ 228

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/2

2:05 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

1 stop19h 21m

C$ 240

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/2

2:30 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop27h 25m

C$ 240

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/6

11:13 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 256

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Ottawa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ottawa (average of C$ 191). Flying from Costa Rica to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 421). 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 CR to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa as you normally would.

How often are flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Costa Rica and Ottawa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Costa Rica to Ottawa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Costa Rica to Ottawa flights?

Over the past year, Porter Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from Costa Rica?

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from Costa Rica. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Ottawa?

    For as low as C$ 515, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Costa Rica in 24h 08m. The distance between Costa Rica and Ottawa is about 4009 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Costa Rica to Ottawa 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$ 144. WestJet flights start at C$ 225 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 399 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Ottawa 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 Costa Rica to Ottawa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Ottawa (average of C$ 191). Flying from Costa Rica to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 421). 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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