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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Jose, CA from C$ 338

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 6/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJC
27 May — 3 Jun1
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 27 April 2026.

Wed 17/610:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops13h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 29/66:37 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops12h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 660
Thu 24/125:20 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Thu 7/19:00 a.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops21h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 692
Tue 9/66:25 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops17h 44m
United Airlines
Tue 16/64:00 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops21h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/4C$ 727
Mon 21/125:20 p.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 4/14:00 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 754
Fri 25/1211:10 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops14h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 4/110:30 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
1 stop15h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 776
Mon 29/66:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops14h 35m
Air Canada
Sun 5/78:45 a.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops13h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 782
Mon 29/610:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
1 stop14h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 4/71:10 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops21h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 791
Wed 23/126:45 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops30h 18m
American Airlines
Fri 8/12:37 p.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops23h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 802
Sun 20/125:30 a.m.
YOW
-
SJC
2 stops18h 41m
United Airlines
Thu 7/19:00 a.m.
SJC
-
YOW
2 stops21h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 839

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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 660

One-way from

C$ 338

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 716
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/6-29/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 25h 51m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 10m total
  • Ottawa to San Jose
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:25 a.m.-9:09 p.m.

2 stops17h 44m

San Jose

Tue 16/6

4:00 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops21h 38m

C$ 727

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 29/6

10:44 a.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop14h 56m

San Jose

Sat 4/7

1:10 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops21h 49m

C$ 791

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Fri 8/5

5:25 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

San Jose

Tue 19/5

12:56 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops25h 11m

C$ 845

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 29/6

6:00 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

San Jose

Sat 4/7

8:45 a.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops13h 50m

C$ 849

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 29/6

5:20 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

San Jose

Sun 5/7

6:37 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops19h 01m

C$ 896
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 17/6

5:20 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

San Jose

Mon 29/6

6:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

C$ 898

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

1:20 p.m.-10:36 p.m.

2 stops12h 16m

San Jose

Thu 28/5

2:51 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops11h 44m

C$ 1,149

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 29/6

6:25 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

3 stops24h 25m

San Jose

Sun 5/7

2:59 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

3 stops23h 36m

C$ 1,205

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Mon 29/6

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

3 stops27h 11m

San Jose

Sat 4/7

7:20 a.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops19h 15m

C$ 1,242

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

8:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops13h 00m

San Jose

Mon 7/9

2:35 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

3 stops24h 00m

C$ 1,606

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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 27 April 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
9,665 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
9,665 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,665 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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 and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to San Jose, California in about 13h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 10m. Ottawa and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 3903 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at C$ 413, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Jose, California.. United Airlines is priced at 48% 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.

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Top airline flying from Ottawa to San Jose

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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