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$412+ 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — YOW
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
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 April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$412
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$842
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($129 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($45 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 April 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/1111:32 amSJO - YOW
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/154:25 pmYOW - SJO
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/151:30 pmSJO - YOW
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/225:50 pmYOW - SJO
2 stops20h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$475
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 6/228:00 amSJO - YOW
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Tue 6/249:20 amYOW - SJO
1 stop15h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$550
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 4/15$12,956

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Ottawa that are best for you.

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San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/11

11:32 am-5:06 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Ottawa

Sun 6/15

4:25 pm-10:37 am

1 stop20h 12m

$412

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/30

5:30 am-9:58 am

2 stops26h 28m

Ottawa

Mon 9/15

7:25 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops19h 01m

$479

San JoséOttawa

SJO - YOW

SJOYOW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/22

8:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Ottawa

Tue 6/24

9:20 am-10:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$550

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Deals found on 4/15

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice 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, San José Province-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

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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 $460). 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 April 16, 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
1,580 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
8,665 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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
9,134 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.6

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 $479 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and SWISS, starting at $550 and $12,956 round-trip. United Airlines is priced at 46% 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 $460). 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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