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$233+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Ottawa (YOW)

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Mon 3/30
Mon 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Ottawa

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 February 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:05 pm
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop30h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 3/87:30 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops28h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/912:30 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops19h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 6/172:52 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops21h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$491
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:55 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops24h 08m
United Airlines
Sun 5/247:30 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$492
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/212:35 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops27h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 3/116:20 am
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops17h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$506
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/211:25 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops18h 38m
United Airlines
Thu 6/186:25 am
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:28 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops20h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 3/95:11 pm
YOW
-
SJO
1 stop20h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:45 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops28h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 3/25:48 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops20h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/25$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:45 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops24h 41m
United Airlines
Mon 3/95:55 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops20h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:05 pm
SJO
-
YOW
1 stop19h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 3/107:30 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops26h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/121:25 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops22h 34m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:30 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$592

Find 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 February 28, 2026.

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

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(United Airlines)

One-way from

$233
(United Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to Ottawa 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 7/19

12:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops21h 24m

Ottawa

Fri 7/31

10:44 am-10:11 am

2 stops25h 27m

$492

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 6/9

12:30 am-9:35 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Ottawa

Wed 6/17

5:50 pm-10:11 am

2 stops18h 21m

$493

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/12

12:44 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Ottawa

Wed 8/19

5:25 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$517

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

1:25 pm-10:03 am

2 stops18h 38m

Ottawa

Thu 6/18

6:25 am-10:39 pm

2 stops18h 14m

$517

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/14

5:30 am-9:56 pm

2 stops14h 26m

Ottawa

Sun 3/22

7:30 pm-11:42 am

2 stops18h 12m

$610

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/10

11:35 am-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$233

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/9

11:35 am-1:32 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$233

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 3/13

5:30 am-9:18 pm

2 stops37h 48m

$245

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/23

5:30 am-5:12 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$245

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/16

7:45 am-1:32 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$245

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Ottawa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Ottawa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 to Ottawa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of $139). Flying from San José to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from San José to Ottawa?

    Departing from San José to Ottawa will take you 21h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2491 mi.

  • 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 to Ottawa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of $139). Flying from San José to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $311). 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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