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$475+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$478
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,153
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/31:30 pmSJO - YOW
2 stops27h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/105:25 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops18h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$475
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/212:50 amSJO - YOW
2 stops14h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/109:20 amYOW - SJO
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$500
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/137:55 amSJO - YOW
1 stop11h 39mAir Canada
Wed 4/1611:35 amYOW - SJO
1 stop11h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$1,179
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:55 amSJO - YOW
2 stops31h 09mAvianca
Sat 5/1711:55 amYOW - SJO
2 stops23h 25mAvianca
Deal found 3/26$2,002
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/216:50 pmSJO - YOW
3 stops46h 07mSWISS
Mon 4/284:00 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops51h 20mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$12,952

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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 March 28, 2025.
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San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/15

12:44 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops26h 49m

Ottawa

Mon 5/26

2:40 pm-10:11 am

2 stops21h 31m

$476

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/10

12:28 pm-12:22 am

2 stops33h 54m

Ottawa

Sat 5/17

4:25 pm-10:27 am

1 stop20h 02m

$523

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/13

7:55 am-9:34 pm

1 stop11h 39m

Ottawa

Wed 4/16

11:35 am-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$1,179

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

1:55 am-11:04 am

2 stops31h 09m

Ottawa

Sat 5/17

11:55 am-9:20 am

2 stops23h 25m

$2,002

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/21

6:50 pm-6:57 pm

3 stops46h 07m

Ottawa

Mon 4/28

4:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops51h 20m

$12,952

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Deals found on 3/26

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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, San José Province-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-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, San José Province-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, San José Province to Ottawa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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.

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

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 March 28, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,981 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José, San José Province to Ottawa is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $478 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and SWISS, starting at $1,179 and $12,962 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 45% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, San José Province to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San José, San José Province to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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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