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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San José from C$ 239

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United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 9:56 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
14h 26m2 stops
C$ 423United Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
United Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
19h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
22h 15m2 stops
C$ 439United Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Fri, 29 May
United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:28 p.m. - 5:12 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
16h 44m2 stops
C$ 472United Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 26m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 4:12 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
30h 27m2 stops
C$ 474United Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
United Airlines Logo
5:20 p.m. - 10:11 a.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 51m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
31h 12m2 stops
C$ 489United Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Copa Airlines Logo
6:05 a.m. - 8:19 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
16h 14m1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
11:13 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
24h 46m2 stops
C$ 493Copa Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Lufthansa Logo
9:45 a.m. - 8:39 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
11h 54m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
27h 32m2 stops
C$ 508Lufthansa
Tue, 24 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Lufthansa Logo
5:48 p.m. - 12:42 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
19h 54m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
12:35 p.m. - 5:07 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
27h 32m2 stops
C$ 512Lufthansa
Tue, 24 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
United Airlines Logo
7:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
18h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:35 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.
SJO
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YOW
20h 51m2 stops
C$ 515United Airlines
Sun, 15 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
United Airlines Logo
5:11 p.m. - 12:56 p.m.
YOW
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SJO
20h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.
SJO
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YOW
35h 33m2 stops
C$ 523United Airlines
Sat, 17 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to San José

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to San José flight tickets
United Airlines
23 Jan
YOW5:11 p.m.Ottawa
20h 45m
1 stop
SJO12:56 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30 Jan
SJO6:30 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14h 26m
2 stops
YOW9:56 p.m.Ottawa
C$ 423
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United Airlines
26 May
YOW7:25 p.m.Ottawa
19h 01m
2 stops
SJO12:26 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
29 May
SJO1:30 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
YOW1:45 p.m.Ottawa
C$ 439
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United Airlines
18 Feb
YOW5:11 p.m.Ottawa
20h 45m
1 stop
SJO12:56 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
4 Mar
SJO11:28 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 44m
2 stops
YOW5:12 p.m.Ottawa
C$ 472
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Avianca flights from Ottawa to San José

Our best Avianca deals on Ottawa to San José flight tickets
Avianca
28 May
YOW12:00 p.m.Ottawa
13h 35m
2 stops
SJO11:35 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
2 Jun
SJO8:00 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21h 10m
2 stops
YOW7:10 p.m.Ottawa
C$ 673
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Avianca
6 Jan
YOW9:15 a.m.Ottawa
27h 30m
3 stops
SJO11:45 a.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12 Jan
SJO3:05 p.m.San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 13m
2 stops
YOW8:18 a.m.Ottawa
C$ 1,414
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San José 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, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 5 January 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Fri 23/1

5:11 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 30/1

6:30 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops14h 26m

C$ 423

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 26/5

7:25 p.m.-12:26 p.m.

2 stops19h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

1:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops22h 15m

C$ 439

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 18/2

5:11 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/3

11:28 p.m.-5:12 p.m.

2 stops16h 44m

C$ 472

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 28/2

7:30 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

2 stops18h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

8:45 a.m.-4:12 p.m.

2 stops30h 27m

C$ 474

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Mon 30/3

5:20 p.m.-10:11 a.m.

2 stops18h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

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

2 stops31h 12m

C$ 489

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Wed 15/4

6:05 a.m.-8:19 p.m.

1 stop16h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

11:13 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops24h 46m

C$ 493

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 24/2

9:45 a.m.-8:39 p.m.

2 stops11h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops27h 32m

C$ 508

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Tue 24/2

5:48 p.m.-12:42 p.m.

1 stop19h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops27h 32m

C$ 512

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

7:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 27/2

12:35 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops20h 51m

C$ 515

OttawaSan José

YOW - SJO

YOWSJO

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

5:11 p.m.-12:56 p.m.

1 stop20h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/2

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops35h 33m

C$ 523

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, July 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$ 780. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to San José from Ottawa during May instead. Flights to San José in May, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around C$ 785.

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$ 932 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$ 608 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 43% 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 January 2026, prices for Ottawa to San José flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Ottawa to San José

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Ottawa to San José according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Ottawa to San José (YOW to SJO) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

15h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Ottawa to San José takes 15h 30m
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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  • 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 15h 30m.

  • 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?

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Ottawa to San José

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom C$ 518Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,138 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom C$ 765Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,592 reviews
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