Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to San Jose?

Flights from Ottawa to San Jose usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to San Jose?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to San Jose.

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to San Jose pass through?

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to San Jose pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to San Jose?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Ottawa to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 614 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 981, a difference of C$ 367. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Which popular places can I visit in San Jose?

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are Civic Auditorium, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, and SAP Center at San Jose. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to San Jose take?

A direct flight from Ottawa to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 6,281 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to San Jose?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to San Jose changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 825 to C$ 7,174. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to San Jose looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 442, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?

San Jose is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?

San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Fox • Thrifty • Dollar • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to San Jose flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Jose range from C$ 625 to C$ 761, with an average of C$ 736 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 625 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to San Jose?

United Airlines (C$ 825) and Air Canada (C$ 932) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to San Jose according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to San Jose?

Flights via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 714. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to San Jose, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to San Jose layovers at 334 minutes over the past 3 months.

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C$ 825

Typical prices: C$ 625-C$ 761

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YOW - SJC • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 381

Typical prices: C$ 354-C$ 572

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Mon 15/10

YOW - SJC • 3 stops

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to San Jose

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

6:15 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:10 p.m. - 9:16 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

26h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 825United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 8:53 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

17h 53m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

4:10 p.m. - 1:11 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

18h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

C$ 825United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

6:15 a.m. - 11:59 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

8h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:10 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

18h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 827United Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

6:15 a.m. - 8:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

17h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

11:00 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 827United Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

6:15 a.m. - 8:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

17h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

2:26 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

20h 43m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 827United Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

4:42 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

9h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:00 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 827United Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 8:53 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

17h 53m2 stops Newark Denver Intl

4:10 p.m. - 1:11 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

18h 01m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

C$ 827United Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

10:37 a.m. - 10:42 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

15h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

26h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 827United Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

5:10 a.m. - 5:32 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

15h 22m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Denver Intl

6:35 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

16h 24m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 932Air Canada

Wed, 7 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 5:32 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

14h 32m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Denver Intl

6:35 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

23h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 981Air Canada

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to San Jose

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

14h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:35 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 1,167United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 8:57 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

17h 32m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

8:45 a.m. - 9:56 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

22h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 1,167United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

19h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:35 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 1,167United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

19h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

10h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

C$ 1,167United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:46 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:45 a.m. - 9:11 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

21h 26m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

C$ 1,167United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 5:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

14h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,210United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:46 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 a.m. - 5:16 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

7h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,217United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

5:20 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

8h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

12h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,264United Airlines

Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

7:20 a.m. - 10:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

18h 25m2 stops Calgary Seattle/Tacoma Intl

2:56 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

11h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 1,331WestJet

Sat, 19 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

7:20 a.m. - 7:51 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJC San Jose

15h 31m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:41 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.SJC San Jose-YOW Ottawa

14h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 1,398WestJet

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to San Jose flights

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

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Jose start at C$ 825. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 625 to C$ 761. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 825 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Jose?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Jose and is 17% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 33% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	June
High season	April
Cheapest flight	C$ 381

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.

Flights from Ottawa to San Jose

When to book flights from Ottawa to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to San Jose based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

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Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to San Jose?
Flights from Ottawa to San Jose usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at San Jose (SJC).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to San Jose?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to San Jose.
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to San Jose pass through?
Most connecting flights from Ottawa to San Jose pass through Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to San Jose?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Ottawa to San Jose route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 614 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 981, a difference of C$ 367. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Which popular places can I visit in San Jose?
Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are Civic Auditorium, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, and SAP Center at San Jose. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.
How long does a flight from Ottawa to San Jose take?
A direct flight from Ottawa to San Jose takes 0h 00m, covering 6,281 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to San Jose?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to San Jose changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 825 to C$ 7,174. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to San Jose looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 442, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at San Jose Airport (SJC)?
San Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to San Jose flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Jose range from C$ 625 to C$ 761, with an average of C$ 736 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 625 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 614 – about C$ 367 less than Thursday (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to San Jose trip for May. Fares historically average C$ 586 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 342 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Jose Airport.
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Airport
- DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
- Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

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