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$298+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Ottawa (YOW)

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 12/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
Jan 29 — Feb 51
Thu 1/29
Thu 2/5
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 December 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/2912:35 pmSJO - YOW
2 stops31h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/56:15 amYOW - SJO
2 stops32h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/302:05 pmSJO - YOW
1 stop30h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:11 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops26h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/298:45 amSJO - YOW
2 stops14h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/115:11 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops21h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/302:20 pmSJO - YOW
2 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:27 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$414
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:35 amSJO - YOW
2 stops25h 45mAir Canada
Thu 1/17:15 amYOW - SJO
1 stop17h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 12/28$423
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:00 amSJO - YOW
2 stops16h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/19:15 amYOW - SJO
3 stops26h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$3,914

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$933
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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 December 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Price

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/11

6:30 am-9:18 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Ottawa

Tue 3/31

3:10 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 01m

$348

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/21

11:13 am-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 22m

Ottawa

Wed 5/6

2:40 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops23h 41m

$359

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/13

2:20 pm-5:12 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Ottawa

Sat 1/24

7:27 pm-12:56 pm

2 stops18h 29m

$425

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/5

12:35 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops31h 43m

Ottawa

Tue 3/10

5:11 pm-11:56 am

1 stop20h 45m

$464

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

8:45 am-9:18 pm

2 stops35h 33m

Ottawa

Sun 2/1

2:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$480

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Deals found on 12/28

Compare providers for flights from San José to Ottawa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to Ottawa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San José-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Ottawa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 $138). Flying from San José to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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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  • How long is the flight from San José to Ottawa?

    Departing from San José to Ottawa will take you 13h 48m. 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 $138). Flying from San José to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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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