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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Jose, CA from C$ 280

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 14/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJC
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
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 13 March 2026.

Wed 29/45:25 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Sat 2/52:33 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops20h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3C$ 460
Fri 1/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 4/56:19 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops11h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 469
Thu 26/36:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops19h 59m
United Airlines
Mon 30/33:45 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops19h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 9/3C$ 555

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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 460

One-way from

C$ 280

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,012
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/4-2/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 42m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 42m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 226 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

6:00 a.m.-10:41 p.m.

3 stops19h 41m

San Jose

Sat 2/5

12:56 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops18h 07m

C$ 460

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Thu 2/4

6:25 a.m.-10:41 p.m.

1 stop19h 16m

San Jose

Mon 6/4

3:45 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops21h 53m

C$ 626
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sat 9/5

10:44 a.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops13h 48m

San Jose

Mon 18/5

6:19 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops16h 40m

C$ 690
Cheapest one-way

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Tue 14/4

6:25 a.m.-9:07 p.m.

2 stops17h 42m

C$ 280

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 13/5

10:44 a.m.-6:31 p.m.

1 stop10h 47m

C$ 282

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 13/4

7:30 p.m.-9:07 p.m.

3 stops28h 37m

C$ 288
Quickest one-way

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 15/4

5:25 p.m.-10:41 p.m.

1 stop8h 16m

C$ 373

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 18/3

11:10 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop14h 49m

C$ 386

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 13/4

5:35 p.m.-9:07 p.m.

2 stops30h 32m

C$ 396

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Fri 15/5

6:55 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops19h 00m

C$ 410

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California (average of C$ 331). Flying from Ottawa to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 435). 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 13 March 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
9,418 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to San Jose. 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 Ottawa to San Jose, California?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Ottawa to San Jose, California in about 19h 41m. 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$ 411, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Jose, California.. United Airlines is priced at 55% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Jose, California (average of C$ 331). Flying from Ottawa to San Jose, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 435). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Ottawa to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 411AverageC$ 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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