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$266+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/155:00 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 20m
Avianca
Tue 1/512:10 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Avianca
Deal found 7/20$448
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/155:00 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/512:10 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$477
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/137:45 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops21h 25m
Avianca
Fri 9/182:00 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/23$497
This Avianca deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Avianca is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/45:05 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/112:00 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$508
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Mon 7/209:40 am
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 35m
Avianca
Fri 7/3110:05 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops27h 35m
Avianca
Deal found 7/18$525
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/231:25 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops18h 31m
United Airlines
Fri 10/237:30 pm
YOW
-
SJO
2 stops18h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$537
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:45 pm
SJO
-
YOW
2 stops21h 25m
Avianca
Fri 9/1110:05 pm
YOW
-
SJO
3 stops39h 40m
Avianca
Deal found 7/21$546

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 July 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$448
(Avianca)

One-way from

$266
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$741
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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 July 24, 2026.
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San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/13

7:45 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Ottawa

Fri 9/18

2:00 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$497

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/8

12:44 pm-9:56 am

2 stops19h 12m

Ottawa

Fri 11/13

2:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$537

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/23

1:25 pm-9:56 am

2 stops18h 31m

Ottawa

Fri 10/23

3:10 pm-11:38 am

1 stop22h 28m

$537

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

7:15 am-10:03 am

2 stops24h 48m

Ottawa

Sun 8/9

6:25 am-10:11 am

2 stops29h 46m

$579

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

1:25 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

5:57 pm-11:38 am

1 stop19h 41m

$579

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 7/29

12:44 pm-10:03 am

2 stops19h 19m

Ottawa

Wed 8/5

2:52 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops23h 29m

$632

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 8/12

12:44 pm-9:56 am

2 stops19h 12m

Ottawa

Wed 8/19

5:57 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$653

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/15

12:44 pm-9:11 am

1 stop18h 27m

Ottawa

Sun 9/20

7:34 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops18h 47m

$653
Cheapest one-way

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 8/3

7:15 am-10:03 am

2 stops24h 48m

$266

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/29

9:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 35m

$266

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Deals found on 7/20

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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.

Best time to book a flight from San José to Ottawa

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of $479). Flying from San José to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,302). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Ottawa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Ottawa flights typically cost between $520 and $794 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $448 on Avianca (Dec 15-Jan 5).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José 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 José to Ottawa?

    Departing from San José to Ottawa will take you 19h 12m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2491 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Ottawa (average of $479). Flying from San José to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,302). 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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