Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Ottawa to San José?

Toronto (YYZ) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 45m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Ottawa and San José?

Toronto (YYZ) was the most common stop: 60% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which airlines fly to San José?

Air Canada, Air Transat and Avianca are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San José from Ottawa according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San José. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to San José on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Ottawa to San José?

Flights connecting via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 9h 36m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

United Airlines, Aeromexico, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Ottawa to San José?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 498.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

There are 2 operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 270 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and San José?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 908 to C$ 577. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 498.

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7:30 p.m. - 10:11 a.m.

YOW

SJO

16h 41m

2 stops

1:25 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.

SJO

YOW

18h 38m

2 stops

C$ 498United Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Fri, 29 May

6:25 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.

YOW

SJO

15h 12m

2 stops

1:25 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.

SJO

YOW

25h 42m

2 stops

C$ 499United Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May

6:25 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.

YOW

SJO

15h 12m

2 stops

11:13 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.

SJO

YOW

27h 54m

2 stops

C$ 501United Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Fri, 29 May

6:25 a.m. - 7:37 p.m.

YOW

SJO

15h 12m

2 stops

7:55 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.

SJO

YOW

31h 12m

2 stops

C$ 538United Airlines

Sat, 9 May - Sat, 16 May

10:00 a.m. - 11:38 a.m.

YOW

SJO

27h 38m

2 stops

11:13 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.

SJO

YOW

20h 50m

2 stops

C$ 539United Airlines

Thu, 14 May - Thu, 28 May

6:25 a.m. - 12:21 p.m.

YOW

SJO

31h 56m

2 stops

11:13 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.

SJO

YOW

34h 41m

2 stops

C$ 580United Airlines

Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May

7:30 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.

YOW

SJO

18h 08m

2 stops

12:30 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.

SJO

YOW

19h 35m

2 stops

C$ 584Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Sat, 30 May

7:30 p.m. - 10:39 p.m.

YOW

SJO

29h 09m

2 stops

1:25 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.

SJO

YOW

22h 34m

2 stops

C$ 598United Airlines

Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul

5:50 p.m. - 11:38 a.m.

YOW

SJO

19h 48m

1 stop

12:30 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.

SJO

YOW

19h 35m

2 stops

C$ 610Multiple Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Sat, 30 May

10:44 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.

YOW

SJO

25h 27m

2 stops

12:30 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.

SJO

YOW

31h 33m

2 stops

C$ 624United Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Sat, 13 Jun

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to San José

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United Airlines

27 May

YOW7:30 p.m.Ottawa

16h 41m

2 stops

SJO10:11 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29 May

SJO1:25 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 38m

2 stops

YOW10:03 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 498

United Airlines

12 May

YOW6:25 a.m.Ottawa

15h 12m

2 stops

SJO7:37 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19 May

SJO1:25 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 42m

2 stops

YOW5:07 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 499

United Airlines

27 May

YOW6:25 a.m.Ottawa

15h 12m

2 stops

SJO7:37 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29 May

SJO11:13 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 54m

2 stops

YOW5:07 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 501

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to San José

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Air Canada

31 May

YOW10:05 p.m.Ottawa

25h 55m

1 stop

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15 Jun

SJO7:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12h 56m

1 stop

YOW10:11 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 754

Air Canada

31 May

YOW10:05 p.m.Ottawa

25h 55m

1 stop

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15 Jun

SJO7:15 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 31m

2 stops

YOW12:46 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 767

Air Canada

15 May

YOW10:05 p.m.Ottawa

25h 55m

1 stop

SJO10:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

2 Jun

SJO7:10 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 36m

1 stop

YOW12:46 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 774

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OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

7:30 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops16h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

1:25 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops18h 38m

C$ 498

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 12/5

6:25 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

1:25 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops25h 42m

C$ 499

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

6:25 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

11:13 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops27h 54m

C$ 501

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 9/5

6:25 a.m.-7:37 p.m.

2 stops15h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/5

7:55 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops31h 12m

C$ 538

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

10:00 a.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops27h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

11:13 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops20h 50m

C$ 539

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 15/5

6:25 a.m.-12:21 p.m.

2 stops31h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

11:13 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops34h 41m

C$ 580

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

7:30 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

2 stops18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

12:30 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 35m

C$ 584

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 27/6

7:30 p.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops29h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/7

1:25 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops22h 34m

C$ 598

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

5:50 p.m.-11:38 a.m.

1 stop19h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

12:30 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 35m

C$ 610

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

10:44 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops25h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 13/6

12:30 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops31h 33m

C$ 624

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and San José?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 684. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to San José from Ottawa during July instead. Flights to San José in July, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around C$ 694.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San José?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José for around C$ 898 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José from Ottawa for as low as C$ 597 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to San José flights?

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to San José flight.

How have Ottawa to San José flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for Ottawa to San José flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time	7h 51m
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The fastest flight from Ottawa to San José takes 7h 51m

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Ottawa to San José.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to San José

How far is Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?
A flight from Ottawa to San José Juan Santamaria Intl will travel around 4023.4 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 7h 51m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
There are 2 operators available for flights from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
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 San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Ottawa to San José?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Ottawa and San José, the leading airline is Air Canada, making up 56% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 44%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 423	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,602 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 802	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,932 reviews		Search Air Canada flights

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