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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to St John's flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Ottawa International to St John's

Ottawa International to St John's: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa International to St John's below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than St John's.

Ottawa to St John's: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$417
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to St John's: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Ottawa International to St John's is C$417. 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.
2 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa International to St John's.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd fly direct from Ottawa International to St John's.
There are 12 flights per week flying from Ottawa International to St John's, as of March 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to St John's is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to St John's Airport on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
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 St John's 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 St John's is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd offers the cheapest flight tickets to St John's.

Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to St. John's International Airport (YYT): what you need to know

  • 2 hours 45 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. St John's is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa and is in the UTC-3:30 timezone.

  • Every week, there are 3 flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 06:00 Porter Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight from YOW to YYT is 20:50 with Porter Airlines.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Canada. You will need a valid identity document though, such as a driver's license or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've booked cheap ticket from YOW to YYT.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to St. John's International Airport (YYT)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport is C$193. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$417. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from YOW to YYT, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of the departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from YOW to YYT couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport.

Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 43 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YOW:

Arriving at St. John's International Airport (YYT)

Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's

  • St. John's International Airport to the center of St John's is about 14 minutes in a car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.

  • Traveling on public transport takes roughly 59 minutes.

When to fly to St. John's International Airport (YYT)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to St John's in April.

  • Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport for August if you want to explore St John's during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC.

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to YYT in February. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 2ºC then.

More about St John's

  • As soon as you've booked your flights from YOW to YYT, you'll need to find a place to stay in St John's. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Signal Hill, Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site and The Rooms are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned St John's itinerary.

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