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C$ 699 Find cheap flights from Ottawa to San José, San José Province

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 30/5. 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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Cheap flight deals 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.
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4:15 p.m. - 9:21 a.m.YOW-SJO
19h 06m1 stop
1:42 p.m. - 5:27 p.m.SJO-YOW
25h 45m1 stop
C$ 699
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
11:55 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YOW-SJO
13h 20m2 stops
1:42 p.m. - 5:27 p.m.SJO-YOW
25h 45m1 stop
C$ 702
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
6:38 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.YOW-SJO
14h 59m2 stops
7:15 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.SJO-YOW
14h 40m2 stops
C$ 791United Airlines
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Thu, 30 May - Tue, 4 Jun
7:30 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.YOW-SJO
18h 08m2 stops
7:55 a.m. - 9:48 p.m.SJO-YOW
35h 53m2 stops
C$ 817United Airlines
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Fri, 21 Jun - Mon, 24 Jun
8:55 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.YOW-SJO
24h 20m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 8:42 a.m.SJO-YOW
22h 27m1 stop
C$ 868Air Canada
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Sat, 8 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
8:55 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.YOW-SJO
24h 20m1 stop
8:15 a.m. - 8:42 a.m.SJO-YOW
22h 27m1 stop
C$ 871Air Canada
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Sat, 8 Jun - Thu, 13 Jun
5:55 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.YOW-SJO
18h 08m2 stops
1:30 p.m. - 5:06 p.m.SJO-YOW
25h 36m2 stops
C$ 1,274WestJet Encore
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Sat, 11 May - Mon, 13 May
6:03 p.m. - 8:19 p.m.YOW-SJO
28h 16m1 stop
7:15 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.SJO-YOW
27h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,321WestJet Encore
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Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 15 Jul
12:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YOW-SJO
23h 30m2 stops
2:04 a.m. - 6:17 p.m.SJO-YOW
38h 13m2 stops
C$ 1,899Avianca
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Wed, 29 May - Tue, 4 Jun
12:00 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YOW-SJO
23h 30m2 stops
2:04 a.m. - 6:13 p.m.SJO-YOW
38h 09m2 stops
C$ 1,909Avianca
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Wed, 12 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun

Flights from Ottawa to San José - Travel Insights & Trends

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, San José Province?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to San José, San José Province, 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, San José Province is November, where tickets cost C$ 992 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,519 and C$ 1,404 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to San José, San José Province, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to San José, San José Province, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

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Low season

October

High season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 699
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to San José

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to San José, San José Province was C$ 511 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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, Avianca or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to San José are Avianca and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,150 and an overall rating of 7.5, Avianca is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,005 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines serving 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.
7.5
Air TransatOverall score based on 497 reviews
6.7food
6.9entertainment
7.7boarding
7.1comfort
8.3crew
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The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr. 2024YUL - YYZ
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The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

Actually the flight was on time. New plane, food was okay but not great.

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

Great boarding. Everything was on time. Plane was a bit old and the crew could have provided better drink service.

Boarding was a little chaotic but it was a very large flight. It just wasn’t fast. And there was no noticeable difference between zones boarding.

Crew was pleasant. Aircraft was very dated and uncomfortable for our nearly 4 hour flight. We were in row 17 and they ran out of purchasable food by the time they got to us.

We were lucky enough to arrive at the right time. The staff at YYZ did our complete check in and luggage tags for us. Even made sure we knew where we were to head next and how to get there. It truly was one of the best and easiest check inside. Thanks team.

Compagnie efficace et bons prix. Les sièges en classe club pourraient être plus confortables.

We could not check in early, I think because we purchases through a third party, therefore once we got to the airport, no seats together, and only middle seats. Will never do that again

I think as another discount flyer they stepped up the bar. I think they should stay around for awhile

The good thing is the flight was on time and the crew was really nice. They can work better the arriving with staff

The inflight entertainment did not work on a 6 hour flight The cel phone chargers did not work There was a 45 minute wait for the luggage to get off the plane.

Boarding was very expedite. The chairs are fixed you can't rest comfortable during the flight.

They could offer free food and drink like other international flights.

They could offer food and drink without having to pay extra for it,

They charge me $190.00 dollars for the baggage for the bag in side the plane and in the baggage compartment in the plane. The service I got bad bad bad they make wait for a log time and i got to the airport 4 hours before. I don't think I'm going to use you guys never never again no support . And I am going to tell all the guys and people i now to don' use KAYAK

The flight was overbooked and the solution gave was unrespctful. I arrived 4 hour in advance in the airport and only after 2hous was possible suggest a different ticket with another company LATAM, I have accepted, but when I was checking in at LATAM the tickets was issued without luggage, what it is absurd since I have bought my tickets including it since the beginning. Due to the timing for the next flight was not possible return to Avianca to claim due to the distance between Both companies Avianca and Latam since were located in different terminals. I have insiste to the crew of Latam to call Avianca to solve it, but they could help they were alleging that only paying a thousand pesos Mexicans ($1,000 MXN) to dispatch my luggage would be accepted and I have no money at all. So I had to beg for others passagens, it was an humiliating to exchange luggage with who was platinum in order to return back the luggage in the connection airport in Brazil (GRU). I have no clue that a judicial process would be taken from my side due the lots of stress in sequence by the non professional treatment with a passenger that was just following everything said by Avianca.. Long hours of waiting until next flight and only arrive at final destine in 6hs later..

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

Pros: "Flight cancelled at last minute still awaiting refund to my credit card. 4270 xxxx xxxx 9954"
Cons: "We understand the problems with cancellations but refund online after phone agent said that was the only way is still missing."
Pros: "Comfortable flight good crew"
Cons: "The boarding process could use help, to chaotic at times but some of the has to do with the countries policies. But I’d give it a B+"

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

Great crew, friendly. Found the trip long just sitting with no onboard entertainment

It was an excellent experience, traveling from Toronto to Denver with United.

Ontime boarding. Almost 1 hour take off delay. We could have boarded slightly later since the pilots were in traffic

I go am isle seat because it was half empty Food strike no food available

Flight was delayed, jeopardizing the following connections. Food was terrible. Crew was great.

This was the first AC flight in a long time that we experienced no delays or frustrations. The gate attendant was extremely polite and accommodating to my husband who has Parkinson’s disease which made boarding extremely stress free. Flight departed ON TIME and was a smooth ride. If only all my AC experiences could be like this.

Great experience on this Air Canada flight. Everyone was polite and respectful, even the passengers are very polite.

My wife and I especially liked the fact that the Toronto agent went beyond expectation to allow my wife and I to sit together. There was no option for us when we booked our seats. Very thankful!

I didn’t like the fact that all the customs officers went to lunch so I was in line for 90 minutes due to where the staff directed me. We were told three very different reasons for why the plane was delayed. It was a crowded plane with difficult storage situations for the Carry On bags. The Air Canada airline staff were all very good and professional. I was so disappointed in my cheese and fruit box as the cheese had molded and the fruit wasn’t fresh so I couldn’t eat the majority of the food. This was the last meal I could find as the restaurants had closed when I got in to my destination. I think you could work on improving the food quality.

Once again my complaint is how close the seats are together. Also, the bathrooms were not very clean by the second half of the flight.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

Last minute flights from Ottawa to San José

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to San José that are departing in the next 10 days.
25/4Thu
multi-stopAvianca
21h 30mYOW-SJO
2/5Thu
multi-stopAvianca
13h 07mSJO-YOW
C$ 2,014
25/4Thu
multi-stopAvianca
23h 35mYOW-SJO
1/5Wed
multi-stopAvianca
21h 28mSJO-YOW
C$ 3,184

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Ottawa - San José Flights

Departure:

Ottawa (YOW)Canada

Destination:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

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San José - Ottawa

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