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C$ 312 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 518
Typical prices: C$ 855-C$ 2,708
Avianca
Tue 1/12Tue 8/12
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 312
Avianca
Fri 11/9
YOW - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from C$ 518 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and San José. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,088 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 32% 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

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
Avianca Logo
10:05 a.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
14h 35m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
12h 45m
2 stops
C$ 518Avianca
Mon, 31 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep
Avianca Logo
2:00 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
11h 40m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 15m
2 stops
C$ 521Avianca
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb
Avianca Logo
12:10 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
12h 30m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
12h 45m
2 stops
C$ 521Avianca
Wed, 6 Jan - Tue, 12 Jan
United Airlines Logo
4:36 p.m. - 6:16 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
26h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 a.m. - 9:56 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
19h 41m
2 stops
C$ 601United Airlines
Wed, 30 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan
United Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:39 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
31h 39m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 2:12 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
28h 27m
2 stops
C$ 601United Airlines
Tue, 5 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan
United Airlines Logo
6:15 a.m. - 1:22 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
32h 07m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:15 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
17h 15m
2 stops
C$ 601United Airlines
Wed, 6 Jan - Wed, 13 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
10h 10m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 3:09 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 14m
2 stops
C$ 615Porter Airlines
Sun, 3 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
Porter Airlines Logo
1:00 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
10h 55m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 3:09 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 14m
2 stops
C$ 618Porter Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan
Air Canada Logo
7:50 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
29h 50m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:45 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
9h 45m
1 stop
C$ 643Air Canada
Sun, 25 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
14h 00m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:45 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
10h 00m
1 stop
C$ 646Air Canada
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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 December.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San José from Ottawa usually cost between C$ 623 and C$ 904 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 518 on Avianca (1 Dec–8 Dec).

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$ 608 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,129 and C$ 1,114 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 season

September

Cheapest flight

C$ 312
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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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.
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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$ 312 for a one-way ticket and C$ 518 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$ 618 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$ 1,074 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 3 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 10061 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
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Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

10.0 ExcellentPatricia, Jun 2026
YOW - EWR
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Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

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

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

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

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

My connecting gate in .Chicago was across the aisle from my arriving gate. Otherwise I would not have made my connection. So that was very fortunate.

My flight was delayed by a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

How would you rate my experience when I was stuck in YOW without being offered a cup of water by the airline?

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.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

For boarding, after family with youngsters, you should have 65 and over. Whatever rules, enforce them. It’s frustrating for those who respect them to see aggressive people rush to the gate out of turn…

A snack would have been nice instead of having to buy food.

The plane was new. Should give more options on food.

No food other than a tiny snack. The flight is too long for not having a more substantial food option, other than buying the overprices and mostly non-plant-based options from the menu.

It was a refreshing experience from the past few times I have travelled with Air Canada.

rerouted on red eye. arrived 9 hours late with no luggage. still missing after 3 days. up to 45 day to deal with it. SHAME

The crew is super friendly and helpful , boarding was quick and easy , the prices are too high for a an airline that doesn’t provide complementary meals or snacks for long flights

The flight crew was nice and courteous. The food was terrible. There are no in-flight entertainment services, the plane is outdated and dilapidated, and the flight is delayed. Both from Newark and Montreal. Too bad.

We do not like to board by shuttle then off the tarmac

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The crew was great! They waited for me as Air Canada flight was delayed by 1:15 hours from Ottawa to Toronto. I am a bit disappointed that we could only use wifi for entertainment but I survived! The only thing I would of liked is a more comfortable seat. The seat cushions are not thick enough for flights longer than 3 hours. Aside from that, everything was great.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Flight to Bogotá delayed by 3 h Missed connection from Bogotá to Guayaquil. Avianca unable to bring us to Baltra on time Overall delay 36h. We missed boat departure from galagos. Overall 10 day trip needed to be cancelled. Avianca was completely un-professional.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

Seat space was terrible no food on a six hour flight

The temperature was cold and the food that we had to pay for was awful. The crew didn’t even offer a free glass of water. It was a long, expensive and uncomfortable flight.

The worst airline, the crew so mean and rude, everything was a nightmare, if I start to write, I'll never end

Voo longo nem mesmo água ou gelo é servido, se quiser tem que pagar. Embarque é péssimo, mau atendimento.

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