C$ 290 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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Best Costa Rica Flight Deals from Ottawa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Liberia
Liberia1 stopC$ 502
San José
San José2 stopsC$ 520
Liberia
Liberia1 stopC$ 502
San José
San José2 stopsC$ 520

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
WestJet Logo
6:25 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
20h 00m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
LIR
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YOW
9h 05m
1 stop
C$ 502WestJet
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
5h 53mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.
LIR
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YOW
5h 29mdirect
C$ 511Porter Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
WestJet Logo
6:25 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
20h 00m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
1:15 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.
LIR
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YOW
44h 20m
2 stops
C$ 516WestJet
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
13h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 10m
2 stops
C$ 520Avianca
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
8h 08m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:10 p.m. - 12:43 a.m.
LIR
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YOW
8h 33m
1 stop
C$ 523Porter Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
8h 08m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:10 p.m. - 12:43 a.m.
LIR
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YOW
8h 33m
1 stop
C$ 525Porter Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
13h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 9:15 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 10m
2 stops
C$ 526Avianca
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
5h 53mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.
LIR
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YOW
5h 29mdirect
C$ 529Porter Airlines
Fri, 25 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
WestJet Logo
12:25 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.
YOW
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LIR
26h 00m
2 stops
WestJet Logo
1:15 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.
LIR
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YOW
9h 05m
1 stop
C$ 534WestJet
Mon, 27 Jul - Wed, 12 Aug
Avianca Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
11h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
3:10 p.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
18h 05m
2 stops
C$ 577Avianca
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Costa Rica flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Ottawa to Costa Rica flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Costa Rica from Ottawa found in the last 5 days was to Liberia, at C$ 529 round-trip. The most popular route is from Ottawa (YOW) to Liberia (LIR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was C$ 529.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 684 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 684.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 650, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica is June, when tickets cost C$ 321 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,504 and C$ 1,180 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 290
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • What other cities are reachable from SJO Airport in Costa Rica?

    From Ottawa's YOW Airport, you can travel to Costa Rica and then use a range of local transit choices to get to the cities close to Juan Santamara International Airport. You can take a bus, a taxi, or rent a car from the SJO Airport to get to nearby cities like Rio Segundo, Alajuela, and San Antonio with ease.

  • How can I board the flight that leaves Ottawa for Costa Rica as early as possible?

    If you stay the night before your trip departure at one of the hotels closest to YOW Airport, it will be straightforward for you to take the earliest aircraft from Ottawa to Costa Rica. In this case, you might want to think about booking a room at the close-by Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport, which is just 7 minutes away from YOW by foot. The hotel is closer to the airport and offers a complimentary airport shuttle service.

  • Does YOW-CR0 flight route offer any pet-friendly flying options?

    Yes, passengers travelling on the YOW-CR0 route should not worry about the safety of their dogs when visiting Costa Rica. Numerous airports in Ottawa, most prominently the YOW Airport, which offers international flights to Costa Rica, allow guests to bring their canine companions with them when they visit the airport. However, as a matter of policy, all animals must be leashed at all times in these airports.

  • What kid seat safety precautions should drivers be aware of before renting a car in Costa Rica?

    The legislation in Costa Rica requires that youngsters under the age of twelve be buckled into a suitable car seat. When their height is 1.5 meters and higher and yet they are younger than 12, such children may be restrained in a car using only a seat belt.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Consider selecting a hotel near Juan Santamara International Airport if your flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica is anticipated to land late at night. The Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela is one of the most convenient places for tourists to stay the night when they arrive late at SJO Airport. The distance to this accommodation may be covered on foot in under five minutes.
  • Families with children can travel in comfort from Ottawa to Costa Rica's SJO Airport on flights operated by Avianca, Delta, or Air Canada. On each journey from Ottawa to Costa Rica, your kids may easily stream live their favorite films, songs, as well as TV episodes with these airlines' complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi.
  • While waiting for their respective flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, passengers can unwind in some of the most comfortable settings in airport lounges at Ottawa International Airport (YOW). The Aspire Lounge is a well-liked lounge for passengers flying out of YOW Airport in economy classes. It is situated at the international departures and offers pocket-friendly services.
  • All of the major airports in Ottawa that offer international flights to Costa Rica, including YOW Airport, offer a number of specific services for passengers with disabilities. At this airport, parking spaces are designated just for vehicles transporting people with disabilities. Also, all major airlines at YOW Airport offer free cab-to-aircraft wheelchair transfer services.
  • Most Ottawa residents who travel to Costa Rica choose to fly out of YOW Airport. This is because, in contrast to other nearby airports like Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL), YOW acts as an important hub for a multitude of well-known international airlines that fly to Costa Rica, increasing the possibility that they may find low-cost flight tickets due to the competitive pricing advantages.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 438 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.6Food
Airline reviews

The staff was amazing. Best service I’ve had on an aircraft in a long time. Was not particularly happy with the food. Flight was at 10:50 and left home too early for breakfast and wasn’t able to purchase food at airport and felt for sure I could get some breakfast to buy on airplane. Nope as food was served around 11:30 and only one choice left (I was at 22C) so ordered the chicken dish thinking I’m getting a hot meal but cold chicken with rice and carrots etc. I was looking forward to a croissant sandwich and a hot cup of tea. The FA was kind to explain they were serving dinner at that time. She was lovely Other than the disappointment with the food the staff was amazing. On my return flight I will make sure to eat and take some food with me so I’m not hungry or disappointed. This was my second time ever flying Porter and will consider checking them when I next come to visit my daughter. Have to say it again best crew I’ve ever experienced on a flight and I travel quite a bit. Thanks.

10.0 ExcellentAngela, May 2026
YYZ - YVR
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The staff was amazing. Best service I’ve had on an aircraft in a long time. Was not particularly happy with the food. Flight was at 10:50 and left home too early for breakfast and wasn’t able to purchase food at airport and felt for sure I could get some breakfast to buy on airplane. Nope as food was served around 11:30 and only one choice left (I was at 22C) so ordered the chicken dish thinking I’m getting a hot meal but cold chicken with rice and carrots etc. I was looking forward to a croissant sandwich and a hot cup of tea. The FA was kind to explain they were serving dinner at that time. She was lovely Other than the disappointment with the food the staff was amazing. On my return flight I will make sure to eat and take some food with me so I’m not hungry or disappointed. This was my second time ever flying Porter and will consider checking them when I next come to visit my daughter. Have to say it again best crew I’ve ever experienced on a flight and I travel quite a bit. Thanks.

I didn’t receive any help when they messed up and wasn’t honest and the supervisor did absolutely nothing to help me so I had to buy another ticket at $537

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Boarding was smooth and efficient. The only food was some pretzels, but it was a short flight. Not much to order if you were hungry.

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

Good but airlines getting smaller. I didn't like the meal but the service was fine. Flight was fine and luggage arrived. So good.

They were fast and I like how they used to entertainment system to play video about the safety.

Flight delayed. Connecting to night flight was stressful but made it. Jusr in time. Ran.88Flight was fine.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

The flight didn’t happen because they apparently lost my check in and wouldn’t let me board.

Access to movies was rather confusing. Apart from that, I have no complaints.

As someone who never flies WestJet unless there is no other viable option I have to give this crew credit where credit is due. Extremely well done everyone.

Flight left on time. The crew was very friendly. I had to buy a proper meal. Small cookie and a drink just doesn’t cut it for a 4.5 hours flight.

Experience was good, the wifi hook up is somewhat tough

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

My luggage was damaged 1 wheel was out I can't find it nowhere

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Great seats, super comfortable, but no in flight entertainment which was a let down

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

Excellent flight crew. Very comfortable plane. Entertainment options on air Canada were great!

Flight was oversold. Seats assigned to multiple passengers. Delay 1 hour to sort out.

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

Boarding is always chaotic. Delay was over 2 hours while inside plane . Crew not very friendly

Congested seating area Toronto Poor announcements Terrible food in flight Limited entertainment options

The flight was good. My luggage didn’t land with me when I arrived in Columbus. So grateful I was able to get my luggage back within the 2 hours😍👍.

Comfortable seats with good leg room. But not screens on seat backs.

I was rescheduled when I missed my flight due to border clearance issue

Flight was delayed twice which made our arrival extremely late (actually into next day). Not an easy travel. But when we requested assistance for boarding we were really impressed with how they helped us! Strongly praise their assistance.

It was out first time flying Air Canada and it was ok, comfort-wise. I hope airlines are able to get a quiet room installed for young children flying. Screaming and crying the whole time in business class is quite unfortunate. That was the only thing that really messed up the experience.

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