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C$ 539 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San José

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Cheap Flight Deals from Ottawa to San José (YOW-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to San José

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to San José.
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United Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.YOW-SJO
19h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:00 p.m. - 10:07 a.m.SJO-YOW
19h 07m2 stops
C$ 539United Airlines
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lun., 13 oct. - mar., 28 oct.
United Airlines Logo
10:37 a.m. - 10:11 a.m.YOW-SJO
25h 34m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:13 a.m. - 5:29 p.m.SJO-YOW
28h 16m2 stops
C$ 540United Airlines
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vie., 6 jun. - dom., 8 jun.
United Airlines Logo
7:29 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.YOW-SJO
18h 57m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 a.m. - 9:58 a.m.SJO-YOW
24h 03m2 stops
C$ 555United Airlines
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lun., 5 may. - lun., 12 may.
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4:25 p.m. - 10:27 a.m.YOW-SJO
20h 02m1 stop
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11:32 a.m. - 5:06 p.m.SJO-YOW
27h 34m1 stop
C$ 562
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jue., 22 may. - jue., 29 may.
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4:25 p.m. - 11:33 a.m.YOW-SJO
21h 08m2 stops
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11:32 a.m. - 5:06 p.m.SJO-YOW
27h 34m1 stop
C$ 569
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dom., 25 may. - dom., 1 jun.
United Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 12:26 p.m.YOW-SJO
19h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:45 a.m. - 4:50 p.m.SJO-YOW
31h 05m2 stops
C$ 579United Airlines
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mar., 14 oct. - mar., 28 oct.
Air Canada Logo
1:55 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YOW-SJO
11h 00m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:55 a.m. - 9:03 a.m.SJO-YOW
23h 08m2 stops
C$ 906Air Canada
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mar., 14 oct. - dom., 26 oct.
Air Canada Logo
9:55 p.m. - 10:55 p.m.YOW-SJO
27h 00m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:00 a.m. - 9:03 a.m.SJO-YOW
22h 03m1 stop
C$ 974Air Canada
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mié., 15 oct. - lun., 27 oct.
Avianca Logo
1:55 p.m. - 11:35 p.m.YOW-SJO
11h 40m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:55 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.SJO-YOW
17h 40m2 stops
C$ 1,411Avianca
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jue., 22 may. - mié., 28 may.
Avianca Logo
5:15 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.YOW-SJO
20h 15m2 stops
Avianca Logo
1:55 a.m. - 9:09 p.m.SJO-YOW
41h 14m2 stops
C$ 1,464Avianca
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mié., 8 oct. - lun., 13 oct.

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to San José is August, where tickets cost C$ 931 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,566 and C$ 1,269 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to San José, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 539
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to San José

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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to San José was C$ 389 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to San José?

    Ottawa airport is called Ottawa and the only airport in San José is San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to San José?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and San José.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to San José, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to San José are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 673 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,265 and an overall rating of 7.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Ottawa to San José

 
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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 385 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.4Comfort
6.7Food
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

10.0 ExcellentSophia, Feb 2025YUL - FDF
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

Not as good as expected Air Can needs to improve totally rated on internet as worst

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Everything was good. Flight was on time, luggage pickup was quick. The staff were great. Could not ask for anything more.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

Overall good experience. The flight from Toronto to Denver does not have entertainment - movies to watch.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

They left on of my bags in Toronto and it took two days to get it.

The whole experience what excellent, from Anjou at the ticket counter to the attendants on the flight. Although it was an older plane, it was a very good flight. One of the best flights I have had on Air Canada!

Flight 3 hours late due to poor planning followed by a thunderstorm which happened after the scheduled departure time. Plane stuck on ground for 3 hours and flight connections missed without compensation resulting in new tickets needing to be bought.

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

It was what it was. The crew were very supportive of my wife's inability to sit for long (without severe pain). I say the food was excellent because we bought sushi at Bento, pre flite. We did not complete the final leg (YVR to YYJ) as we were able to catch the last ferry to Swartz Bay. Thanks to Air Canada ( crew and network ) for the connections to/from SJO.

it was great only downfall was that the tvs weren't working but the rest was great specially the wifi

Unable to serve coffee on flight which I understand but inconvenient.

Late departure. When the flight arrived in Medellin the plane sat at the gate for 20 minutes waiting for a bus for us to get off the plane.

I receive a service for what I pay, so it is fair.

A few years ago long flights 6 hours or so used to have video screens and they offered ear phones. The food cart used to come and drinks. Now absolutely nothing. Avianca is as bad as Spirit Airlines. Avianca will now be my last choice when booking my next flight.

Business class seats did not lie flat. There was only powdered milk for your coffee....in Business Class!! Food was good.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I would have upgrade or got different flight if I knew. I usually sleep in the plane but I couldn’t sleep at all. Very uncomfortable. Also no food or drink everything was to purchase, and that’s u usual for international flight.

There isn't much space in-between seats and even water needs to be paid for during the flight.

Boarding was somewhat confusing in that the wrong messages were being displayed at the gate. It was somewhat annoying that I got off one flight and straight onto another (from the same gate), but in between they re-checked my hand luggage and made me get rid of my water (which they charge for on the plane). I was sitting in their 'Plus' seating, but the leg room was still too small to be able to sit square. The food options on the flights are pretty cheap quality (but not price). They got me from 'A' to 'B' on-time and for a relatively good price, but the experience itself was below average.

Flew with our two children. Paid $380 to check two bags (one was overweight). They then left the bags behind on Sunday, December 21st, with all our family’s clothes and family Christmas presents. When we arrived at our destination they told us the bags had not arrived, and they thought (but didn’t know) they were still in Boston, but that there’d be a flight the next day and the bags would arrive the next day. The next day we found out there was no flight, now we’re hoping we get our bags before we fly back out. Meanwhile, trying to get any engagement or accurate information is a waste of time. The folks at the call center are just gatekeepers, who can’t connect with any departments that actually do things to solve a problem. Getting information is made deliberately difficult. My biggest regret is that I’ve had a number of awful experiences with Avianca traveling between the US and Colombia, and still let myself get suckered into buying these tickets because the schedule was great. Never again.

We were not aware carry-on bags cost extra until we arrived at the airport so, we were charged $240.00 for two small carry- on bags! There was a substantial fee for drinks and snacks. No wifi, or other entertainment was available. Waiting areas were crowded and uncomfortable.

So so, you feel like you have to pay for everything each time

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