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Flights from Ottawa to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Montreal, about 7h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 40m
YOWSJOYYZ

Ottawa to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Montreal

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 Toronto (YYZ) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~7h 40m
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YOW Montreal (YUL) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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YOW Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 17m
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YOW Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~8h 31m
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YOW Cancun (CUN) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat · Leg 2: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~8h 42m
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YOW Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 31m
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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
4,026 km2,500 miles
Journey time
7h 40mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Ottawa
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
YOW → SJO

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 Toronto, Montreal and Chicago. 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 7h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,026 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Chicago (ORD) and Orlando (MCO). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and San Jose?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

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