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Flights from Ottawa to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to San Jose. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Phoenix, about 8h 02m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 02m
YOWSJCORD

Ottawa to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey8h 02mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YOW Chicago (ORD) SJC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Tue06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 36m connection09:15 ORD11:32 SJCUnited Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 02m
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YOW Phoenix (PHX) SJC
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,901 km2,423 miles
Journey time
8h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Jose vs Ottawa
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
YOW → SJC

Flights from Ottawa to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Phoenix. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,901 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Phoenix (PHX). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and San Jose?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Ottawa.

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