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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Jose, CA from C$ 256

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJC
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 January 2026.

Wed 20/57:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops13h 23m
Air Canada
Wed 27/56:37 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops23h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 545
Sun 17/55:55 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops17h 58m
Delta
Fri 29/510:56 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops15h 39m
Delta
Deal found 24/1C$ 583
Thu 9/76:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops14h 43m
Air Canada
Mon 13/77:00 a.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops12h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1C$ 601
Wed 8/77:25 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops19h 43m
United Airlines
Mon 13/76:30 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops11h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/1C$ 685
Thu 21/55:55 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops17h 58m
Delta
Mon 25/510:56 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops15h 39m
Delta
Deal found 24/1C$ 694
Wed 20/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop10h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 27/53:00 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops19h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 696
Thu 9/76:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops14h 43m
Air Canada
Sun 12/77:00 a.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops12h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1C$ 763
Wed 20/57:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops13h 23m
Air Canada
Sat 30/56:37 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops16h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 770
Wed 20/56:25 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops13h 58m
United Airlines
Sun 24/53:00 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops20h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 785
Tue 19/510:05 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops22h 18m
Air Canada
Sat 30/56:37 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops16h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 820
Tue 19/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop10h 47m
United Airlines
Fri 29/56:30 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops16h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/1C$ 848
Wed 8/76:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops18h 11m
Air Canada
Sun 12/76:30 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops23h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/1C$ 926

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San Jose (SJC). 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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 545

One-way from

C$ 256

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 863
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 31m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 48m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 299 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 79 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Ottawa

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San Jose

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Depart

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Price

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Fri 22/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Mon 25/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sun 17/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Wed 27/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 20/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Thu 28/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Mon 25/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Fri 22/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Wed 27/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Thu 28/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sat 23/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Thu 28/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sun 17/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Mon 25/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sun 17/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Thu 28/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sun 17/5

5:55 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 58m

San Jose

Tue 26/5

10:56 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 39m

C$ 583

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California (average of C$ 296). Flying from Ottawa to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 438). 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 San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 Jose. Reviews last updated 26 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to San Jose, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Ottawa to San Jose, California in about 17h 58m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Ottawa and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 3903 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to San Jose, California round-trip?

    United Airlines, at C$ 457, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Jose, California.. United Airlines is priced at 51% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to San Jose 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 Jose, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California (average of C$ 296). Flying from Ottawa to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 438). 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 airline flying from Ottawa to San Jose

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 457AverageC$ 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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