YOW - SJO

C$ 413 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to San José departing on 18/2. 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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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 413
Overall average: C$ 1,122
United Airlines
Wed 18/2Wed 4/3
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 454
Typical prices: C$ 405-C$ 536
United Airlines
Sat 3/1
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
When to travel
May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
March
Most popular
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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

Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 8:39 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
26h 09m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
20h 51m2 stops
C$ 413United Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
20h 51m2 stops
C$ 414United Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 2:27 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
30h 57m2 stops
C$ 476United Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
United Airlines Logo
2:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
24h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 9:18 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
29h 58m2 stops
C$ 509United Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
6:20 a.m. - 6:16 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
36h 56m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 5:12 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
31h 27m2 stops
C$ 511United Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 26m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:28 p.m. - 5:12 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
16h 44m2 stops
C$ 516United Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 12:42 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 12m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
25h 47m2 stops
C$ 525United Airlines
Sat, 14 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 6:16 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
26h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:20 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
25h 47m2 stops
C$ 538United Airlines
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 p.m. - 12:22 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
21h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:31 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
9h 54m1 stop
C$ 541Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 8 Feb
United Airlines Logo
7:27 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 28m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
16h 24m2 stops
C$ 542United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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$ 743 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,122 and C$ 1,111 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 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 413
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to San José was C$ 454 for a one-way ticket and C$ 413 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$ 616 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$ 1,270 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 9094 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
YEG - IAH
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The Sears in the 800s are not too good perfect Airbus why cant the new 737 fix that

Quick and seamless boarding. No entertainment but fast Starlink wifi for this short trip and the staff was really friendly.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

My seat was covered in vomit and I will be reaching out to Air Canada

We were happy with the service and cost of checking a bag

It's kindof ridiculous that your system is even asking me about this since my flight was canceled and I wasn't rescheduled.

3 hr delay at the gate while they were doing maintenance. Next time, do not board passengers while maintenance is being performed

Digital check in is very poor with air canada compaired to other airlines

Flight was delayed 3 times. My luggage was sent to Saskatoon instead of Casablanca - airline got it sorted out in two days. Received $45 in meal vouchers to use in the airport.

Seats were so small. I’m 6ft and a good 20% of me hung out into the aisle and the flight attendants come dashing with the cart. On multiple occasions they hit me before saying mind your elbows and knees. I’m like, yes, but where do i put them. There isn’t a space that exists that i can fold into. The carts are so close to the seats when they pass through that i regularly felt water dripping on me as they poured drinks. Overall 3/10 experience. Highly unlikely to recommend

Baggage delayed we had to catch our cruise without any clothes 😒

Air Canada Rouge is great. Toronto Airport is the usual nightmare

On board WiFi is a bit flaky. Good for streaming music but getting Air Canada’s entertainment to play was hit and miss.

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