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Cheap flights from Saint John to Ottawa from C$ 216

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YSJ — YOW
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from St John to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St John (YSJ) to Ottawa (YOW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 469

One-way from

C$ 216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 556
12/10-19/10
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 57m total
  • Saint John to Ottawa
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 37m total
  • Saint John to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 158 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from St John to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St John to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Sun 12/1010:45 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop14h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/108:40 p.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 469
Sun 12/1011:35 a.m.YSJ - YOW
2 stops6h 32mAir Canada
Sun 19/106:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 519
Sat 20/126:15 p.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop5h 53mAir Canada
Mon 5/15:45 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop4h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9C$ 779

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St John to Ottawa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.
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St John

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Sun 12/10

10:45 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop14h 37m

Ottawa

Sun 19/10

8:40 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 20m

C$ 469

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Sun 12/10

11:35 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops6h 32m

Ottawa

Sun 19/10

6:00 a.m.-10:49 a.m.

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 519

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Fri 16/1

11:55 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

1 stop3h 13m

Ottawa

Sun 18/1

5:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 567

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Sat 20/12

11:55 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

2 stops7h 43m

Ottawa

Mon 5/1

5:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 779

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Mon 29/9

11:35 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops6h 32m

C$ 292

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Sun 28/9

5:55 a.m.-11:04 a.m.

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 302

Saint JohnOttawa

YSJ - YOW

YSJYOW

Saint John

Mon 29/9

10:45 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

3 stops30h 34m

C$ 451

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Deals found on 14/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint John to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint John to Ottawa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint John to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Saint John to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YSJ to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from St John to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Saint John to Ottawa in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ottawa. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines and Air Canada from Saint John to Ottawa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St John to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Saint John to Ottawa?

    For as low as C$ 519, Air Canada can have you in Ottawa from Saint John in 6h 32m. Saint John and Ottawa are separated by a distance of 763 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Saint John to Ottawa round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 433, Porter Airlines will fly you from Saint John to Ottawa and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 471. Users have found that Porter Airlines is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St John to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on St John to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from St John to Ottawa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from St John to Ottawa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St John to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St John to Ottawa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint John to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint John to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Saint John to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from St John to Ottawa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 433AverageC$ 533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 471AverageC$ 632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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