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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 204

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 443

One-way from

C$ 204
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/3-18/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 52m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 05m 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 17 January 2025.

Tue 25/25:00 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops25h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 17/31:01 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops23h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 443
Tue 21/15:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 07mWestJet
Tue 28/12:55 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 15mWestJet
Deal found 16/1C$ 456
Wed 19/26:20 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/32:20 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops19h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 559
Mon 31/36:45 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 25mAir Canada
Fri 11/42:30 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop15h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1C$ 585
Mon 17/34:20 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/412:50 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 622
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 16/1C$ 714
Fri 31/16:20 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/22:55 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 730
Tue 29/45:50 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop28h 29mLufthansa
Fri 23/51:30 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1C$ 755
Thu 30/16:20 a.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop17h 10mAir Transat
Fri 14/27:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop16h 40mAir Transat
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,020
Mon 17/27:05 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops21h 55mAvianca
Wed 19/22:15 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops30h 02mAvianca
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,062
Fri 28/28:15 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 45mAir Transat
Mon 10/34:10 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop14h 07mAir Transat
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,076

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 17 January 2025.

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OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 10/3

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

1 stop20h 55m

Liberia

Mon 17/3

1:01 p.m.-2:29 p.m.

2 stops23h 28m

C$ 443

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 26/3

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

1 stop9h 06m

Liberia

Thu 3/4

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

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 492

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 19/2

6:20 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops15h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/3

2:20 p.m.-10:28 a.m.

2 stops19h 08m

C$ 559

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 31/3

6:45 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 25m

Liberia

Fri 11/4

2:30 p.m.-9:36 a.m.

2 stops17h 06m

C$ 584

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 17/3

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

1 stop9h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/4

12:50 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 622

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 28/1

8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops32h 00m

Liberia

Tue 4/2

2:55 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop8h 14m

C$ 638

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 7/4

8:55 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

6:15 a.m.-6:57 p.m.

1 stop10h 42m

C$ 714

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 29/4

5:50 p.m.-8:19 p.m.

1 stop28h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/5

1:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops25h 20m

C$ 755

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 12/3

6:25 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Liberia

Fri 21/3

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

1 stop14h 07m

C$ 836

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 30/1

6:20 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop17h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/2

7:00 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop16h 40m

C$ 1,020

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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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$ 695). 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 17 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 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines, Avianca and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
381 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
2,824 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
7.8
Good
381 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.8

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$ 204. Air Canada flights start at C$ 356 while deals on WestJet start at C$ 358 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$ 695). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 337AverageC$ 665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 537AverageC$ 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 591AverageC$ 1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 760AverageC$ 1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 837AverageC$ 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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