Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Air Transat, Air Canada and WestJet are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Ottawa according to our data. Air Transat is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, WestJet, and Porter Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Ottawa to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?

The number of operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica is 5 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 216 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica in 2026/27

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5:30 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

9h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 365WestJet

Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

6:15 a.m. - 6:37 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

37h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

8:35 a.m. - 2:18 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

28h 43m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 372United Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb

5:35 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

9h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:10 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 372WestJet

Mon, 26 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 12:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

7h 58m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 378Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

4:36 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

21h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:15 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

20h 55m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 378United Airlines

Sat, 30 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

8:40 a.m. - 1:33 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

5h 53mdirect

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 379Porter Airlines

Sun, 22 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

7:00 a.m. - 1:08 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

8h 08m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:35 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

5h 29mdirect

C$ 384Porter Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

7:00 a.m. - 12:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

7h 58m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 393Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov

8:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

18h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

27h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 428Air Canada

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

8:30 p.m. - 2:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

18h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

3:10 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

16h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 428Air Canada

Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

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10:37 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

27h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

22h 39m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 587United Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:37 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LIR Liberia

27h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:20 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.LIR Liberia-YOW Ottawa

32h 34m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 608United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

10:37 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

32h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 700United Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

10:37 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

1:25 p.m. - 2:17 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

22h 52m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

C$ 782United Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

2:52 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:05 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

14h 15m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 986Avianca

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

2:52 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:25 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

14h 31m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 987Avianca

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 45m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Panama City Tocumen Intl

5:05 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 05m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,021Avianca

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:15 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,164Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 10:03 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 08m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Mexico City Benito Juarez

12:40 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

41h 35m3 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl San Salvador El Salvador Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,220Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.YOW Ottawa-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:00 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YOW Ottawa

25h 10m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,333Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

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United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

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United Airlines

28 Jan

YOW4:36 p.m.Ottawa

21h 19m

1 stop

LIR12:55 p.m.Liberia

4 Feb

LIR5:15 p.m.Liberia

20h 55m

2 stops

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 378

United Airlines

17 Jan

YOW2:00 p.m.Ottawa

22h 44m

2 stops

LIR11:44 a.m.Liberia

31 Jan

LIR8:35 a.m.Liberia

35h 48m

2 stops

YOW9:23 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 439

United Airlines

28 Jan

YOW4:36 p.m.Ottawa

21h 34m

2 stops

LIR1:10 p.m.Liberia

8 Feb

LIR8:35 a.m.Liberia

28h 34m

2 stops

YOW2:09 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 442

Avianca flights from Ottawa to Costa Rica

Our best Avianca deals on Ottawa to Costa Rica flight tickets

Avianca

1 Oct

YOW5:10 a.m.Ottawa

32h 35m

3 stops

SJO11:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

5 Dec

SJO5:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 05m

2 stops

YOW9:15 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 957

Avianca

22 Sep

YOW2:52 p.m.Ottawa

19h 38m

1 stop

SJO8:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6 Oct

SJO5:05 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 15m

2 stops

YOW9:20 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 986

Avianca

22 Sep

YOW2:52 p.m.Ottawa

19h 38m

1 stop

SJO8:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6 Oct

SJO5:25 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

14h 31m

1 stop

YOW9:56 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 987

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OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 24/11

5:30 a.m.-2:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

Liberia

Thu 3/12

3:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

C$ 365

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 19/2

6:15 a.m.-6:37 p.m.

2 stops37h 22m

Liberia

Tue 23/2

8:35 a.m.-2:18 p.m.

2 stops28h 43m

C$ 372

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Mon 26/10

5:35 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Liberia

Fri 30/10

2:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

C$ 372

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Tue 27/10

7:00 a.m.-12:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Liberia

Wed 4/11

3:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

C$ 378

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 30/1

4:36 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 19m

Liberia

Thu 4/2

5:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops20h 55m

C$ 378

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OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sun 22/11

8:40 a.m.-1:33 p.m.

Nonstop5h 53m

Liberia

Wed 2/12

2:35 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 379

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

7:00 a.m.-1:08 p.m.

1 stop8h 08m

Liberia

Sun 8/11

2:35 p.m.-9:04 p.m.

Nonstop5h 29m

C$ 384

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Fri 30/10

7:00 a.m.-12:58 p.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Liberia

Fri 6/11

3:10 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 34m

C$ 393

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Thu 26/11

8:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

Liberia

Mon 7/12

3:10 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 428

OttawaLiberia

YOW Ottawa - LIR Liberia

YOWLIR

Ottawa

Sat 28/11

8:30 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

Liberia

Mon 7/12

3:10 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop16h 10m

C$ 428

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from Ottawa is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 540, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Costa Rica in May, then you should wait until January to fly from Ottawa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 568.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Costa Rica. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 589. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Costa Rica on Sunday is C$ 739.

What is the cheapest Ottawa to Costa Rica flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Ottawa when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around C$ 660 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Ottawa for as low as C$ 517 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Ottawa to Costa Rica flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Ottawa to Costa Rica flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 58% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to Costa Rica flight.

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Best price found	C$ 216
Fastest flight time	5h 53m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
Airports in Costa Rica	40 airports

The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Ottawa in the past 72 hours is C$ 216. The best round-trip flight deal from Ottawa to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 365.

The fastest flight from Ottawa to Costa Rica takes 5h 53m

Direct flights go from Ottawa to Costa Rica on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Ottawa there are direct flights to Liberia (LIR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?
The number of operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica is 5 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Costa Rica.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Costa Rica trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Ottawa to Costa Rica?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Ottawa and Costa Rica, the leading plane model is Embraer 195 E2, making up 73.20% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 23.71%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) with 1.37%, and Airbus A330-200 with 0.69%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 341	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 368	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 462 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,640 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 454	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,446 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Avianca	PriceFrom C$ 509	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.5 2,549 reviews	Search Avianca flights

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