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Cheap flights from San José to Ottawa from C$ 683

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San José to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 683

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,652
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/8-24/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • San José to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 284 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San José to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 14/85:30 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops30h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 24/85:25 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops21h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 683
Tue 10/611:32 a.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/65:55 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 983
Fri 19/98:00 a.m.SJO - YOW
2 stops10h 14mAir Canada
Fri 10/109:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
1 stop26h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,716
Thu 14/85:10 p.m.SJO - YOW
1 stop23h 42mAvianca
Sun 24/87:55 p.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops24h 50mAvianca
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,729
Mon 5/56:50 p.m.SJO - YOW
3 stops46h 10mSWISS
Thu 15/511:05 a.m.YOW - SJO
2 stops28h 40mSWISS
Deal found 24/3C$ 18,583

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San José

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

5:30 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

2 stops30h 34m

Ottawa

Sun 24/8

5:25 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops21h 01m

C$ 683

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/6

11:32 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop27h 34m

Ottawa

Thu 26/6

5:55 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops31h 35m

C$ 983

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

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

2 stops10h 14m

Ottawa

Fri 10/10

9:55 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 40m

C$ 1,716

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 14/8

5:10 p.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop23h 42m

Ottawa

Sun 24/8

7:55 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

C$ 1,729

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

6:50 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

3 stops46h 10m

Ottawa

Thu 15/5

11:05 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 40m

C$ 18,583

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Deals found on 24/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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.

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 50.0 - 93.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 -10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Avianca
6.7
Okay
2,295 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at C$ 683. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Avianca, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 1,716 and C$ 1,729, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Ottawa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Ottawa 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 San José, San José Province to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 airline flying from San José to Ottawa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,136AverageC$ 1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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