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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 297

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 562

One-way from

C$ 299

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,196
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/3-12/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 33m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 41m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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 28 March 2025.

Thu 27/37:30 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/47:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 540
Mon 30/65:25 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/711:05 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops20h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 543
Tue 6/54:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/512:28 p.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop26h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 620
Fri 6/62:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop8h 00mAir Canada
Fri 13/68:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop11h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 886
Mon 31/35:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop9h 06mWestJet
Thu 10/41:55 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 14mWestJet
Deal found 27/3C$ 975
Thu 14/85:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/85:28 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 985
Mon 31/36:45 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 45mAir Canada
Thu 10/43:05 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops16h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,075
Tue 6/51:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops11h 40mAvianca
Tue 13/51:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops17h 40mAvianca
Deal found 27/3C$ 1,446
Sat 5/44:00 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Mon 14/46:50 p.m.SJO - YOW
3 stops46h 07mSWISS
Deal found 27/3C$ 18,148

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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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

5:25 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops28h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

1:30 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

C$ 540

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 14/5

7:29 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 41m

Liberia

Tue 20/5

3:25 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops28h 10m

C$ 543

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

4:25 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop20h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/5

12:28 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop26h 47m

C$ 620

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 14/5

5:55 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Tue 20/5

1:25 p.m.-8:01 a.m.

1 stop16h 36m

C$ 745

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 14/5

7:50 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

2 stops30h 34m

Liberia

Tue 20/5

1:25 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 840

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 6/6

2:25 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/6

8:00 a.m.-9:09 p.m.

1 stop11h 09m

C$ 886

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

1:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops11h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/5

1:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops17h 40m

C$ 1,446

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 19/5

10:37 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops35h 00m

C$ 297

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

7:29 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops18h 41m

C$ 299

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 19/5

4:25 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop20h 02m

C$ 316

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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 28 March 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 28 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as SWISS, United Airlines and WestJet. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

ZRH - ATH

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

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.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 683). 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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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 337AverageC$ 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 523AverageC$ 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 585AverageC$ 1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 756AverageC$ 1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 832AverageC$ 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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