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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to St John's Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,957. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
St John's.R 2,551 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,551, select.
St John's.R 2,574 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,574, select.
St John's.R 2,583 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,583, select.
St John's.R 2,597 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,597, select.
St John's.R 2,630 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,630, select.
St John's.R 2,655 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,655, select.
St John's.R 2,677 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,677, select.
St John's.R 2,938 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,938, select.
St John's.R 4,265 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,265, select.
St John's.R 4,347 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,347, select.
St John's.R 4,347 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,347, select.
St John's.R 4,662 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 May.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 17 May, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,662, select.
St John's.R 4,723 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,723, select.
St John's.R 4,869 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,869, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to St John's

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to St John's flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 2,597
Aug
from R 2,583
Sep
from R 2,551
Oct
from R 2,677
Nov
from R 4,347
Dec
from R 2,938
Jan
from R 4,723
Feb
from R 4,265
Mar
from R 4,869
Apr
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May
from R 4,662
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Direct flights from Ottawa to St John's

Ottawa to St John's: Alternative routes

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

St John's

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Ottawa to St John's: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,551
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week15

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to St John's is R 4,957. 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 36 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to St John's.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly direct from Ottawa to St John's.
As of July 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Ottawa to St John's.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to St John's is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to St John's Airport on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 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.

The cheapest airline that flies to St John's is Porter Airlines .

Travelling from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know

  • Put your plans into motion at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the main airport in Ottawa. Search for flights from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT) that take off from this terminal.

  • 2 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Ottawa to St John's International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in St John's is UTC-4:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa. St John's International Airport is located in St John's.

  • Choose from 7 direct flights every week between Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and St John's International Airport (YYT). This is the most popular route, with Porter Airlines offering a 7:10pm departure from YOW to YYT.

  • Your flight from Ottawa to YYT won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Go straight to your destination from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Nonstop flights from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT) can be booked from here.

  • Book your direct flight from Ottawa to St John's International Airport with Porter Airlines. This leading airline operates services from YOW.

  • Most passengers choose to book seats with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd between YOW and YYT.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd.

  • YOW is about 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to St John's International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

About St John's International Airport (YYT)

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

  • From St John's International Airport, central St John's is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT)

  • R 2,551 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to St John's International Airport. Return flights start at R 4,957. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to YYT.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Ottawa to St John's International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Ottawa to YYT.

  • Find a cheap flight from Ottawa to St John's International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT)

  • Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. January is the quietest month to go to St John's. July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to St John's International Airport (YYT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Book a Ottawa to YYT plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in St John's to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to St John's International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about St John's

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done St John's, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel around 257 kilometres northwest to Grand Falls-Windsor to check off its top attractions. From Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception to Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Grand Bank is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres west of St John's. No journey is complete without seeing Marine Hike, Victoria Hall Museum and Seaman's Provincial Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Ottawa to St John's

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