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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from St John's to Ottawa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.RM1,098 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from St John's on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,098, select.
Ottawa.RM1,189 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from St John's on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,189, select.
Ottawa.RM1,239 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 4 Mar.Return flight with Air Transat and Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from St John's on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,239, select.
Ottawa.RM1,253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,253, select.
Ottawa.RM1,253 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,253, select.
Ottawa.RM1,276 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,276, select.
Ottawa.RM1,277 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat and Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from St John's on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,277, select.
Ottawa.RM1,278 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from St John's on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in St John's.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,278, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like St John's to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in May.
Feb
from RM1,516
Mar
from RM1,189
Apr
from RM1,253
May
from RM1,098
Jun
from RM1,277
Jul
from RM1,867
Aug
from RM2,124
Sep
from RM1,767
Oct
from RM1,772
Nov
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Dec
from RM1,772
Jan
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Direct flights from St John's to Ottawa

Alternative St John's to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from St John's to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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St John's to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,098
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlinePorter Airlines
Average flights per week14

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

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from St John's to Ottawa is RM1,098. 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.
3 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from St John's to Ottawa.
Porter Airlines and Air Transat fly direct from St John's to Ottawa.
As of February 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from St John's to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from St John's to Ottawa is usually May.
If you're flying from St John's Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,098.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St John's Airport to Ottawa on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 7 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around -10°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air Canada and Air Transat offer the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

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

  • Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa.

  • Ottawa is one hour 30 minutes behind St John's, where St. John's International Airport is located. Ottawa follows the UTC-4 timezone.

  • St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most traveled route, with six weekly flights to pick from. You can fly from YYT to YOW at 13:05 with Porter Airlines.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your YYT to Ottawa flight.

  • Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct St. John's International Airport to Ottawa ticket. Begin your journey at YYT and end it at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Porter Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa.

  • YYT is around 6 kilometres from central St John's. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YYT:

  • 62.67% of flights taking off from St. John's International Airport reach their destination on time.

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

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Ottawa flight is RM587. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,098. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Score cheap flights from YYT to Ottawa by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on St. John's International Airport to Ottawa tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YYT to Ottawa by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Save money on your flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa with the help of our filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to the centre of Ottawa takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are handy options near YND.

  • Set your own pace with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Ottawa's usual tourist stops.

  • To secure the best deal, book your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from YYT to Ottawa. Prices usually increase closer to your day of departure.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • After your flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.

  • There are some great places to rest your head close to YOW. Unwind and get cosy after your YYT to Ottawa flight at any of these well-located options:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

  • You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Travel to Ottawa during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Before booking a St. John's International Airport to Ottawa flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYT to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • Once you've booked your flight from St. John's International Airport to Ottawa, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:

  • Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Ottawa itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • Montreal is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

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

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