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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $636. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$290 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.
San Jose.$328 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
San Jose.$333 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $333, select.
San Jose.$334 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.
San Jose.$338 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Aeromexico.Outbound indirect flight with Aeromexico, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
San Jose.$341 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Feb.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
San Jose.$341 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $341, select.
San Jose.$391 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $391, select.
San Jose.$422 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.
San Jose.$496 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
San Jose.$509 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $290
Jun
from $334
Jul
from $496
Aug
from $422
Sep
from $333
Oct
from $328
Nov
from $338
Dec
from $509
Jan
from $341
Feb
from $341
Mar
from $391
Apr
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Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

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Ottawa to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$290
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $582. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one stop from $582.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Juan Santamaria is Avianca .

Travelling from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Ottawa.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to SJO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • $290 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Return flights start from $582. These prices may change based on availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to SJO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Ottawa to SJO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Visit San Jose in October if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to SJO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Jose

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Juan Santamaria International Airport:

  • There are plenty of terrific things to do in San Jose when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at National Park (Parque Nacional) followed by Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

  • If you're looking to explore another major destination in Costa Rica, consider Liberia, roughly 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are among its highlights.

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