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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San José from C$ 271

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Sat 23/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops25h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 29/512:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 498
Tue 26/55:50 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 1/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 499
Sat 7/1110:10 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops14h 30m
Avianca
Tue 17/115:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 18m
Avianca
Deal found 23/4C$ 517
Sat 16/510:44 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops27h 37m
United Airlines
Fri 29/512:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 538
Mon 25/56:00 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 1/67:55 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops28h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 558
Fri 20/1111:10 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 30m
Avianca
Mon 30/115:00 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 18m
Avianca
Deal found 26/4C$ 594
Fri 29/56:25 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 6/612:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 600
Tue 1/912:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops13h 40m
Avianca
Tue 8/97:45 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 25/4C$ 607
Tue 19/52:40 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops30h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 29/512:30 a.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 626
Tue 6/102:00 p.m.
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Avianca
Sat 10/107:45 p.m.
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 22/4C$ 627

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San José (SJO). 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 498

One-way from

C$ 271

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 746
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/5-29/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 32m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 12m total
  • Ottawa to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 28 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

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

2 stops21h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

12:30 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops31h 33m

C$ 538

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 16/5

10:44 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops27h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 538

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 29/5

6:25 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

12:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 600

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 29/5

6:25 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/6

7:55 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops24h 08m

C$ 600

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 19/5

2:40 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops30h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

12:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops19h 05m

C$ 626

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 6/10

12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop12h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

7:15 a.m.-9:24 a.m.

1 stop24h 09m

C$ 669
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 21/5

6:25 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops18h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

12:30 a.m.-6:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

C$ 699

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 4/7

5:50 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

11:13 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 702

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 30/6

6:25 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops29h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/7

12:30 a.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops14h 08m

C$ 785

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 4/7

5:50 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/7

1:00 p.m.-6:48 p.m.

2 stops27h 48m

C$ 800

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to San José

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San José?

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to San José. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 652). Flying from Ottawa to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,111). 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 Ottawa to San José?

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated 28 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,975 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to San José. 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 José?

    Departing from Ottawa to San José will take you 21h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4009 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to San José round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to San José round-trip from C$ 409. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 54% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San José (average of C$ 652). Flying from Ottawa to San José in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,111). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 409AverageC$ 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 792AverageC$ 1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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