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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 200

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 444

One-way from

C$ 200
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/2-14/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 29m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 27m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2025.

Tue 11/35:00 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop20h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/31:01 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops23h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 436
Mon 27/15:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 07mWestJet
Wed 5/22:55 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 14mWestJet
Deal found 27/1C$ 505
Thu 3/48:55 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop17h 35mAir Canada
Thu 10/42:30 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 25/1C$ 539
Tue 1/45:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/44:10 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1C$ 604
Sun 31/87:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/912:44 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops19h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 653
Mon 17/34:20 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/312:50 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 700
Mon 7/48:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop26h 05mAir Canada
Wed 23/46:15 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop10h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 26/1C$ 739
Fri 21/36:20 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop10h 40mAir Transat
Sat 5/44:10 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop14h 07mAir Transat
Deal found 26/1C$ 838
Sun 4/57:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops15h 25mAvianca
Thu 15/55:05 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops14h 04mAvianca
Deal found 26/1C$ 912
Sat 3/54:00 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Wed 14/57:10 p.m.SJO - YOW
3 stops47h 07mSWISS
Deal found 26/1C$ 20,198
Tue 25/211:00 a.m.YOW - LIR
3 stops31h 00mSWISS
Wed 5/36:10 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops23h 48mSWISS
Deal found 26/1C$ 20,198

Find flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

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OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 11/3

5:00 p.m.-11:55 a.m.

1 stop20h 55m

Liberia

Tue 18/3

1:01 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 34m

C$ 436

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Thu 3/4

8:55 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

1 stop17h 35m

Liberia

Thu 10/4

2:30 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 539

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 1/4

5:55 a.m.-1:01 p.m.

1 stop9h 06m

Liberia

Fri 11/4

1:55 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 558

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 1/4

5:55 a.m.-1:01 p.m.

1 stop9h 06m

Liberia

Mon 14/4

4:10 p.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop19h 54m

C$ 604

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 1/3

6:20 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops31h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

12:35 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops31h 49m

C$ 628

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 26/3

11:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop12h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/4

6:15 a.m.-10:07 p.m.

1 stop13h 52m

C$ 664

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 26/3

4:20 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

12:55 a.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop14h 45m

C$ 671

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 21/3

6:20 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

Liberia

Sat 5/4

4:10 p.m.-8:17 a.m.

1 stop14h 07m

C$ 838

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 4/5

7:55 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/5

5:05 a.m.-9:09 p.m.

2 stops14h 04m

C$ 912

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 1/3

5:25 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop30h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

7:00 a.m.-6:17 p.m.

1 stop10h 17m

C$ 1,274

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 January 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 27 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as Air Canada, United Airlines and Air Transat. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,589 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,943 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,820 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,637 reviews
Air Transat
7.8
Good
381 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Good flight! Smooth and on time. Loved the cookie snack. Will go with Porter again

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    For a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Costa Rica one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 200. WestJet flights start at C$ 283 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 361 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica (average of C$ 486). Flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 692). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 342AverageC$ 645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 534AverageC$ 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 609AverageC$ 1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 760AverageC$ 1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 837AverageC$ 985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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