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Flights from San Jose to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Ottawa. 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
SJOYOWYYZ

San Jose to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey7h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Montreal

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Ottawa

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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SJO Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~7h 40m
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SJO Montreal (YUL) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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3
SJO Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 17m
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SJO Orlando (MCO) YOW
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 31m
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SJO Cancun (CUN) YOW
Leg 1: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat
Self-transfer likely ~8h 42m
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SJO Miami (MIA) YOW
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Porter Airlines
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
+1hOttawa vs San Jose
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
SJO → YOW

Flights from San Jose to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Ottawa?
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 San Jose to Ottawa?
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 San Jose and Ottawa?
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 San Jose and Ottawa?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.

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