YOW - SJO

C$ 284 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to San José departing on 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
C$ 519
Typical prices: C$ 1,045-C$ 591
Avianca
Thu 10/9Fri 18/9
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 284
United Airlines
Tue 30/6
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from C$ 519 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and San José. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,182 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 9h 18m (one-way)
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When to travel
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José (YOW-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San José 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to San José

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$ 519Avianca
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
11h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
12h 05m
2 stops
C$ 520Multiple 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$ 521Avianca
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$ 524Avianca
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$ 527Avianca
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Avianca Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
23h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
28h 10m
2 stops
C$ 567Avianca
Mon, 27 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
Avianca Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:45 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
12h 05m
2 stops
C$ 574Avianca
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
25h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
28h 10m
2 stops
C$ 579Avianca
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Avianca Logo
12:00 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.
YOW
-
SJO
25h 45m
3 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
28h 10m
2 stops
C$ 581Avianca
Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Avianca Logo
10:10 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
14h 30m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
8:05 p.m. - 1:38 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
28h 33m
2 stops
C$ 588Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San José?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to San José departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San José, 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 San José is May, where tickets cost C$ 607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,118 and C$ 1,092 respectively.

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

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 San José, 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 San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 284
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to San José

When to book flights from Ottawa to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to San José was C$ 284 for a one-way ticket and C$ 519 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to San José?

    Ottawa airport is called Ottawa and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to San José, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to San José are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 600 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,158 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to San José?

    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 San José.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to San José?

    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 to San José with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

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

    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 to San José from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Ottawa to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to San José? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9831 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentJane, Jun 2026
YYZ - DEN
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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.

Given I (and I’m assuming most people) have both carry in and a personal item included in their fare, I find it very unfair that on neither of my flights I was able to use the overhead for my small backpack because they were completely rammed with luggage, people personal items, jackets, hats and other items. So the only item I brought in had to be stuffed under my seat while they had their leg room and sat comfortable with all of their items in the overhead. This has to stop because I was uncomfortable on both flights when I only had one smaller item that could not be checked due to its contents (medication etc). Plenty of people could have checked theirs but chose not to and then took up the space allotment for 2 people.

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.

Received an email a few hours before boarding that wifi and seatback entertainment would not be available. There was no explanation for this. We were served 1 x 20 gram granola bar as a snack (not even a full granola bar) which was really embarrassing. The crew was lovely (none of this was their fault) and the flight was successful, but the aircraft itself was falling apart on the inside. Overhead comfort control panels were worn and some were hanging out and non functional, This aircraft needs to be upgraded.

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