Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Saint John from C$ 221

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YSJ
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to St John

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to St John (YSJ). 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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 467

One-way from

C$ 221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 783
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 43m total
  • Ottawa to Saint John
Search Deals
2/9
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Saint John
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Ottawa to St John

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to St John
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to St John. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2025.

Fri 7/115:45 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop4h 30mAir Canada
Mon 10/1111:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop3h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 14/8C$ 467
Tue 9/96:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Tue 16/95:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop6h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 12/8C$ 477
Fri 12/99:55 p.m.YOW - YSJ
2 stops11h 54mAir Canada
Fri 19/95:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop4h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 13/8C$ 529
Wed 27/86:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 39mAir Canada
Tue 2/911:30 a.m.YSJ - YOW
2 stops6h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 12/8C$ 540
Thu 28/86:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 55mAir Canada
Thu 4/95:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop4h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 12/8C$ 542
Thu 28/86:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 55mAir Canada
Sun 7/96:40 p.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop6h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 11/8C$ 579

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to St John 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 14 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Saint John that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

St John

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Fri 7/11

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

1 stop4h 30m

Saint John

Mon 10/11

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

1 stop3h 13m

C$ 467

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Fri 7/11

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

1 stop4h 30m

Saint John

Sun 9/11

11:55 a.m.-5:01 p.m.

2 stops6h 06m

C$ 467

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

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

1 stop3h 49m

Saint John

Mon 13/10

6:40 p.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop6h 39m

C$ 477

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Fri 12/9

6:00 a.m.-11:04 a.m.

1 stop4h 04m

Saint John

Fri 19/9

6:40 p.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop6h 39m

C$ 477

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Wed 10/9

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

1 stop3h 49m

Saint John

Wed 17/9

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

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 477

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Tue 9/9

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

1 stop3h 49m

Saint John

Tue 16/9

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

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 477

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Tue 2/9

5:55 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 05m

C$ 221

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Mon 6/10

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

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 245

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Thu 28/8

5:55 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 05m

C$ 296

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Wed 27/8

6:00 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

1 stop3h 39m

C$ 303

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 13/8

Showing 1-10 of 12 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to St John

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St John from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Saint John (average of C$ 213). Flying from Ottawa to Saint John in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 461). 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 YOW to YSJ?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to St John. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 August 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 29% on flights from Ottawa to Saint John by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Saint John?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Saint John chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Montreal (YUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Saint John on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Saint John?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Saint John, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 665.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Saint John?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Saint John, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 42m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Saint John?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Saint John, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Montreal (YUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 17m.

Reviews of airlines servicing St John

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St John. 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 St John. Reviews last updated 14 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Saint John have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
332 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
332 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
332 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,949 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
332 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Porter Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Saint John, with prices starting at C$ 428. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 499 round trip. Users have found that Porter Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to St John 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 Ottawa to Saint John?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Saint John (average of C$ 213). Flying from Ottawa to Saint John in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 461). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Ottawa to St John

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Toronto Island to Fredericton flights
Toronto Island to Moncton flights
Pearson Intl to Moncton flights
Pearson Intl to St John flights
Pearson Intl to Fredericton flights
Ottawa to Fredericton flights
Hamilton to Moncton flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Moncton flights
Hamilton to Fredericton flights
Ottawa to Moncton flights
Toronto Island to St John flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Fredericton flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to St John flights
Windsor to Moncton flights
London to St John flights
London to Fredericton flights
Pearson Intl to Bathurst flights
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl to Mont-Joli flights
Hamilton to St John flights
Windsor to Fredericton flights
London to Moncton flights
Pearson Intl to Mont-Joli flights
Thunder Bay to Moncton flights
Sudbury to Fredericton flights
Windsor to St John flights
North Bay to Moncton flights
North Bay to St John flights
Hamilton to Bathurst flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to St John

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to St John. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 14 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 428AverageC$ 503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Search Porter Airlines flights
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 499AverageC$ 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to St John?

Deals for Ottawa to St John flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to St John?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to St John from Ottawa.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Ottawa to St John with no change fees?

Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Ottawa to St John with no change fees.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ottawa to St John become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to St John from Ottawa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.