Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Saint John?

Flights from Ottawa to Saint John usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Saint John (YSJ).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Saint John?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Saint John.

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Saint John pass through?

Connecting flights from Ottawa to Saint John most commonly pass through: • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 55% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 45% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Saint John?

On the Ottawa to Saint John route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 550 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 814 – a C$ 264 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Saint John take?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Saint John takes 0h 00m, covering 1,229 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Saint John?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Saint John changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 602 to C$ 1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Saint John looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Saint John are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 394, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Saint John?

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 51m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Saint John?

Saint John is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Saint John Airport (YSJ)?

Saint John Airport (YSJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 41 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Avis • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Saint John flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Saint John range from C$ 498 to C$ 765, with an average of C$ 612 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 498 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Saint John?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Saint John start at C$ 523. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 498 to C$ 765. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 523 on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Saint John?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Saint John and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 33% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Saint John?

Air Canada (C$ 523) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Ottawa to Saint John in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Saint John?

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) is the most popular layover for the Ottawa to Saint John route. 55% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YUL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Saint John?

Flights via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 639. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Saint John, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Saint John layovers at 186 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 523

Typical prices: C$ 498-C$ 765

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Sat 20/10Sat 27/10

YOW - YSJ • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 353

Typical prices: C$ 298-C$ 519

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Fri 12/10

YOW - YSJ • 1 stop

Direct flights

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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Saint John. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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When to travel

September

Cheapest • 18% price drop

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Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 639 (round-trip)

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Shortest trip • 4h 51m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Saint John

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

5:45 a.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 a.m. - 7:52 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

9h 47m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

C$ 602Air Canada

Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

5:45 a.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 a.m. - 3:57 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 602Air Canada

Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

11:15 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 44m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 607Air Canada

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 a.m. - 3:57 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 614Air Canada

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

11:05 a.m. - 7:52 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

9h 47m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

C$ 614Air Canada

Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

7h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 618Air Canada

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 621Air Canada

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct

11:15 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 44m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 621Air Canada

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

10:40 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

11h 35m3 stops Toronto Island Québec City MET - Montreal Metropolitan

6:55 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

18h 25m2 stops MET - Montreal Metropolitan Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,349Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

12h 15m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Halifax Intl MET - Montreal Metropolitan

6:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

9h 00m2 stops MET - Montreal Metropolitan Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,733Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Saint John

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

9:05 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

5h 54m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 819Air Canada

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

12:50 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 827Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

11:15 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 44m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:40 p.m. - 9:52 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

6h 12m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

C$ 901Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:40 p.m. - 9:52 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

6h 12m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

C$ 901Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

11:15 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 44m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 906Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

9:05 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

5h 54m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 906Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

8h 14m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 906Air Canada

Tue, 29 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

11:10 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 49m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:40 p.m. - 8:48 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 08m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 964Air Canada

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

6:55 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

15h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl MET - Montreal Metropolitan

6:55 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

18h 25m2 stops MET - Montreal Metropolitan Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,410Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

7:20 a.m. - 11:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

14h 55m2 stops Calgary MET - Montreal Metropolitan

6:55 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

18h 30m3 stops MET - Montreal Metropolitan Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,480Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to Saint John flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Saint John? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Saint John departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Saint John?: Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Saint John and is 11% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 33% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	May
High season	September
Cheapest flight	C$ 353

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Saint John?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Saint John.
How long does a flight from Ottawa to Saint John take?
A direct flight from Ottawa to Saint John takes 0h 00m, covering 1,229 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Saint John?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Saint John flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Saint John range from C$ 498 to C$ 765, with an average of C$ 612 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 498 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Saint John changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 602 to C$ 1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Saint John looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Saint John are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 394, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Saint John Airport (YSJ)?
Saint John Airport (YSJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 41 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Saint John?
Flights from Ottawa to Saint John usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Saint John (YSJ).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Saint John pass through?
Connecting flights from Ottawa to Saint John most commonly pass through:

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 45% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Saint John?
On the Ottawa to Saint John route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 550 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 814 – a C$ 264 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Saint John?
Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 51m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Saint John?
Saint John is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa (Atlantic Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 550 – about C$ 264 less than Tuesday (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Saint John trip for September. Fares historically average C$ 499 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 830 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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