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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Saint John from C$ 278

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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YSJ
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 546

One-way from

C$ 278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 567
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/10-9/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 58m total
  • Ottawa to Saint John
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 49m total
  • Ottawa to Saint John
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (C$ 24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 17 September 2025.

Sun 5/106:00 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Thu 9/105:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop6h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9C$ 546
Thu 2/109:55 p.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Sat 11/105:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop6h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 17/9C$ 623
Thu 25/911:55 a.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop4h 51mAir Canada
Thu 2/105:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop4h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9C$ 729
Tue 23/99:55 p.m.YOW - YSJ
2 stops11h 54mAir Canada
Sat 27/95:55 a.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop4h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9C$ 796
Tue 23/98:55 p.m.YOW - YSJ
1 stop12h 54mAir Canada
Tue 30/96:40 p.m.YSJ - YOW
1 stop6h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 16/9C$ 813

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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 17 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Saint John that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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St John

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Sun 5/10

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

1 stop3h 49m

Saint John

Thu 9/10

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

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 546

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Thu 2/10

9:55 p.m.-5:40 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

Saint John

Sat 11/10

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

1 stop6h 09m

C$ 623

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Wed 1/10

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

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 278

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Fri 10/10

9:55 p.m.-10:49 a.m.

2 stops11h 54m

C$ 304

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Wed 1/10

3:50 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops41h 10m

C$ 322

OttawaSaint John

YOW - YSJ

YOWYSJ

Ottawa

Fri 10/10

6:50 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 10m

C$ 415

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Deals found on 16/9

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to St John

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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 17 September 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.

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 17 September 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
7.9
Good
365 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
365 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
365 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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
365 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Saint John in 3h 49m. Fly via Air Canada to get the fastest option. There are 763 km between Ottawa and Saint John.

  • 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$ 427. Another option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 487 round trip. Users have found that Porter Airlines is 35% 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.

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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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 427AverageC$ 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 487AverageC$ 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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