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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica from C$ 196

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SJO
22 Apr — 29 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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 338

One-way from

C$ 196

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 1,011
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 2/5-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 22m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 April 2025.

Fri 2/57:29 p.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops20h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/53:25 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops30h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 338
Sun 1/66:40 a.m.YOW - LIR
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Sun 8/61:20 p.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops26h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4C$ 458
Tue 22/47:29 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops26h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/51:30 p.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 538
Sat 3/53:50 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/511:32 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 735
Thu 18/91:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop11h 00mAir Canada
Sun 28/98:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops10h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4C$ 804
Fri 2/55:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 29mWestJet
Tue 6/51:25 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop8h 57mWestJet
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,012
Thu 14/85:55 a.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop8h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/810:00 a.m.LIR - YOW
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,123
Thu 17/42:50 p.m.YOW - LIR
1 stop26h 10mAir Transat
Mon 21/44:10 p.m.LIR - YOW
1 stop21h 00mAir Transat
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,547
Sat 3/57:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops29h 40mAvianca
Fri 9/51:55 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops14h 57mAvianca
Deal found 17/4C$ 1,840

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Ottawa

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Costa Rica

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 2/5

7:29 p.m.-2:23 p.m.

2 stops20h 54m

Liberia

Tue 6/5

3:25 p.m.-11:53 p.m.

2 stops30h 28m

C$ 338

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

6:40 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 20m

Liberia

Sun 8/6

1:20 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops26h 09m

C$ 458

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

6:33 a.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops31h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

7:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops35h 40m

C$ 617

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

3:50 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/5

11:32 a.m.-3:56 p.m.

2 stops26h 24m

C$ 735

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

1:55 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

8:00 a.m.-8:14 p.m.

2 stops10h 14m

C$ 804

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 2/5

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

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Tue 6/5

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

1 stop8h 57m

C$ 1,012

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Thu 14/8

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

1 stop8h 29m

Liberia

Tue 19/8

10:00 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops18h 45m

C$ 1,123

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 3/5

7:55 p.m.-11:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/5

1:55 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

2 stops14h 57m

C$ 1,840

OttawaLiberia

YOW - LIR

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

6:40 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops29h 20m

C$ 196

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

3:50 p.m.-11:33 a.m.

1 stop21h 43m

C$ 291

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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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 17 April 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 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,809 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,142 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,315 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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$ 196. WestJet flights start at C$ 1,461 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 2,110 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 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

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 17 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 327AverageC$ 584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 505AverageC$ 883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 572AverageC$ 1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AviancaCheapestC$ 733AverageC$ 1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 807AverageC$ 930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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