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St John's.$468 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in St John's.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from St John's on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.

St John's.$527 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in St John's.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $527, select.

St John's.$527 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in St John's.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $527, select.

St John's.$536 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in St John's.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from St John's on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $536, select.

St John's.$539 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in St John's.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from St John's on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $539, select.

St John's.$540 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 28 May, arriving in St John's.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from St John's on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $540, select.

St John's.$540 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in St John's.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $540, select.

St John's.$540 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in St John's.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $540, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International 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 International to St John's flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Ottawa International to St John's: Alternative routes

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Ottawa to St John's: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$468
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airline	Air Transat
Average flights per week	15

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

How much are return flights from Ottawa International to St John's?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to St John's is $468. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa International to St John's?

2 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa International to St John's.

Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to St John's?

Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to St John's.

How many flights are there a week from Ottawa International to St John's?

As of February 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Ottawa International to St John's.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa International to St John's?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to St John's is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to St John's Airport on?

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 Friday, 22 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to St John's Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to St John's?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to St John's?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa International Airport to St John's with?

Currently, Air Canada and Porter Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to St John's.

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

The average time for a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in St John's is UTC-3:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa.
Every week, there are three Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 14:10 Porter Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 20:50 with Porter Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your YOW to YYT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in St John's — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Porter Airlines.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for YOW to YYT flights is Porter Airlines.

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

$235 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $468. These fares may change based on demand.
Score cheap tickets from YOW to YYT by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YOW to YYT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport.

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

YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to YOW:

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

If you're landing on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYT:
Go where the road takes you with a St. John's International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across St John's and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from St. John's International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.

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

From St. John's International Airport, St John's is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.

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

The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit St John's based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in St John's is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to YYT sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Canada

Mount Pearl is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of St John's. Around 5 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Babb Crescent Park, Nelson Park and St. David's Park.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of St John's, Corner Brook is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Marble Zip Tours, Steady Brook Falls Trail and Corner Brook Tourist Sign.