CA $296 Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to San José (SJO)

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Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to San José (SJO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $296 for one-way flights and CA $538 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Air Transat
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa (YOW) to San José (SJO)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $519 - CA $1,198 per traveller.

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Flight from Ottawa to San José (YOW - SJO) route information
Origin airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air Transat, United, avianca
Roundtrip price
CA $538
Distance
3988 km

Ottawa to San José Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Ottawa to San José 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San José from Ottawa whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Juan Santamaría Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Ottawa to San José today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW to Juan Santamaría Intl., SJO 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Ottawa to San José—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San José from Ottawa currently is just CA $538 rising to CA $993.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in November when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San José  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San José from Ottawa 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San José with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport is CA $538. But you better act quick. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Ottawa International Airport to SJO?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each airline has its own terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Flights from Ottawa Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport with flexible change policies are available with many airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter while searching. You'll only need to pay the cost difference between the two flights, without any extra fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from YOW to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
To comfortably while away the 9 hours and 6 minutes flight time between Ottawa International Airport and Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport, it's smart to prepare before you leave home. A laptop filled with your favourite songs is a good place to start.
How far is the flight from Ottawa International Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
You'll have 4,000 kilometres to cover on the long-haul Ottawa to San José route. Wear comfy clothes and consider taking a travel pillow with you.
Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Direct flights aren't available, so you'll have to make at least one stop between Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) and SJO. Take advantage of the layover time to stretch your legs and enjoy some personal space.
Are YOW to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from Ottawa International Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but you could also miss out entirely! If you'd prefer to play it safe and start planning early, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines advertise their prices so far in advance. Our advice? Check back often as prices are updated regularly.

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