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Cheap flights from San José to Ottawa from C$ 346

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 July 2026.

Wed 12/85:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops12h 05m
Avianca
Wed 19/812:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 21/7C$ 631
Thu 8/105:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops14h 10m
Avianca
Fri 13/1110:05 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 24/7C$ 670
Tue 15/125:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/112:10 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 671
Fri 11/125:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 20m
Avianca
Fri 8/19:10 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops27h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 19/7C$ 680
Tue 15/125:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops27h 15m
Avianca
Tue 5/110:05 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
3 stops26h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 20/7C$ 687
Sun 13/97:45 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops21h 25m
Avianca
Fri 18/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 23/7C$ 700
Fri 4/95:05 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops14h 10m
Avianca
Thu 10/912:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 20/7C$ 714

Find 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 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 631

One-way from

C$ 346

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,043
Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 15/12-5/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • San José to Ottawa
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Avianca
  • Avianca
  • 28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 05m total
  • San José to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (C$ 553 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 106 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

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San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

5:00 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

2 stops11h 20m

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

12:10 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

C$ 632

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

7:45 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops23h 35m

Ottawa

Thu 10/9

2:00 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

C$ 753

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/12

11:28 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

1 stop12h 58m

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

C$ 756

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/1

1:15 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

2 stops11h 57m

Ottawa

Sun 24/1

9:45 a.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops28h 11m

C$ 756

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

1:25 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops18h 31m

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

3:10 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop22h 28m

C$ 756

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/1

1:15 a.m.-9:31 p.m.

2 stops19h 16m

Ottawa

Sun 17/1

2:48 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

2 stops28h 28m

C$ 815

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/10

1:25 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops22h 34m

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

3:10 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop22h 28m

C$ 815

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/9

1:25 p.m.-5:16 p.m.

2 stops25h 51m

Ottawa

Thu 10/9

5:57 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop19h 41m

C$ 815

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/10

1:25 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Ottawa

Fri 13/11

9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop28h 15m

C$ 815

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/1

8:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Ottawa

Sat 23/1

7:50 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop29h 00m

C$ 838

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of C$ 674). Flying from San José to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,833). 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 San José to Ottawa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 733 and C$ 1,117 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 631 on Avianca (12 Aug-19 Aug).

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.

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

    Departing from San José to Ottawa will take you 11h 20m. The distance between San José and Ottawa is about 4009 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 to Ottawa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of C$ 674). Flying from San José to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,833). 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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