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Cheap flights from San José to Ottawa from C$ 258

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 658

One-way from

C$ 258

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,203
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/1-24/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 53m total
  • San José to Ottawa
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14/8
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 02m total
  • San José to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Tue 7/107:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops12h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/107:29 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 658
Thu 28/812:18 p.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/94:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop20h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 700
Wed 17/98:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop14h 19mAir Canada
Wed 24/99:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop27h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 27/7C$ 956
Tue 16/91:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops21h 39mAvianca
Wed 24/911:55 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops22h 45mAvianca
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,476
Wed 13/82:40 p.m.SJO - YOW
3 stops27h 35mSWISS
Sat 23/88:00 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops31h 10mSWISS
Deal found 28/7C$ 46,124

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San José

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/1

8:45 a.m.-10:07 a.m.

2 stops24h 22m

Ottawa

Sat 24/1

10:08 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops11h 31m

C$ 658

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/8

11:27 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop27h 39m

Ottawa

Tue 2/9

4:25 p.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop20h 07m

C$ 663

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/9

8:00 a.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop14h 19m

Ottawa

Wed 24/9

9:55 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop27h 00m

C$ 956

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 16/9

1:55 a.m.-1:34 a.m.

2 stops21h 39m

Ottawa

Wed 24/9

11:55 a.m.-8:40 a.m.

2 stops22h 45m

C$ 1,476

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

12:18 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 02m

C$ 258

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

1:30 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops18h 28m

C$ 320

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/8

1:55 a.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops21h 40m

C$ 1,694

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Deals found on 26/7

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,Air Canada, andAvianca from San José to Ottawa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,387 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Ottawa. 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 San José, San José Province to Ottawa round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at C$ 658. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 956 and C$ 1,476, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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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