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$238+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — YOW
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$677
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$238
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/264:16 pmSJC - YOW
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/305:55 amYOW - SJC
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$632
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/113:22 pmSJC - YOW
3 stops20h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/165:55 amYOW - SJC
3 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$677
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/1112:30 pmSJC - YOW
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/165:15 amYOW - SJC
2 stops18h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/17$713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:00 amSJC - YOW
2 stops20h 45mWestJet
Thu 10/165:55 amYOW - SJC
3 stops20h 04mWestJet
Deal found 9/17$738
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 9/266:30 amSJC - YOW
1 stop7h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:48 pmYOW - SJC
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:02 amSJC - YOW
2 stops12h 38mWestJet
Sat 9/276:00 amYOW - SJC
2 stops14h 30mWestJet
Deal found 9/16$1,046

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Ottawa that are best for you.

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SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Sat 10/11

3:22 pm-2:44 pm

3 stops20h 22m

Ottawa

Thu 10/16

5:55 am-10:59 pm

3 stops20h 04m

$677

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Ottawa

Wed 3/11

7:25 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$712

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Sat 10/11

12:30 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Ottawa

Thu 10/16

5:15 am-9:06 pm

2 stops18h 51m

$713

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Tue 9/30

11:40 am-4:57 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$238

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Tue 9/30

6:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$574

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Deals found on 9/17

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Ottawa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Jose to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ottawa. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from San Jose to Ottawa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    United Airlines can get you from San Jose to Ottawa in just under 21h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Jose to Ottawa is about 2425 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Jose to Ottawa round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at $851.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Ottawa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Ottawa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Jose to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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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Top airline flying from San Jose to Ottawa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose to Ottawa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$851Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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