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Flights from San Jose to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Phoenix, about 11h 29m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 8h 57m
SJCYOWORD

San Jose to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey8h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Phoenix

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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SJC Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun07:15 SJC13:16 ORD5h 44m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 29m
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SJC Phoenix (PHX) YOW
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Porter 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 57mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hOttawa vs San Jose
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
SJC → 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 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 San Jose to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,901 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Ottawa?
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 San Jose and Ottawa?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.

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