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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Saint John to Ottawa most commonly connect through: • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 80% of one-stop connections • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 16% of one-stop connections • Halifax Intl (YHZ) – 4% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Saint John to Ottawa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 573 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,035, a difference of C$ 462. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Which popular places can I visit in Ottawa?

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are National Arts Centre, Shaw Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

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

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

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

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Have flight prices from Saint John to Ottawa 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$ 467 to C$ 1,113. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Saint John to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 432, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 09m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 6h 59m via Halifax Intl (YHZ).

What is the time difference between Saint John and Ottawa?

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

What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 59 for economy cars. Top options include: • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Europcar • Alamo • Budget • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Saint John to Ottawa range from C$ 527 to C$ 808, with an average of C$ 663 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 527 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Saint John to Ottawa typically range from C$ 527 to C$ 808. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 467, on Air Canada.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Saint John to Ottawa. It's 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

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

Air Canada (C$ 467) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Saint John to Ottawa in the last 5 days.

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

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) is the most popular layover for the Saint John to Ottawa route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YYZ.

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

Flights via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 559. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for Saint John to Ottawa layovers at 3h 23m over the past three months.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 467

Typical prices: C$ 527-C$ 808

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Tue 20/2Thu 22/2

YSJ - YOW • 2 stops

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C$ 239

Typical prices: C$ 355-C$ 538

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YSJ - YOW • 1 stop

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

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November

Cheapest • 29% price drop

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Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 559 (round-trip)

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL)

Shortest trip • 4h 34m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Saint John to Ottawa

Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

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

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

10:05 a.m. - 5:19 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

6h 14m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 467Air Canada

2 days ago

Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

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

5h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:10 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

4h 44m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 467Air Canada

2 days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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

5h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 490Air Canada

16 hours ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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

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

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 497Air Canada

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Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

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

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

5:10 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

16h 15m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 501Air Canada

2 days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

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

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

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

16h 09m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 545Air Canada

16 hours ago

Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

11:05 a.m. - 2:12 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 07m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:45 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

3h 40m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 565Air Canada

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Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

11:05 a.m. - 2:12 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 07m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:25 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

13h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 625Air Canada

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Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

5:20 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 632Air Canada

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Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

5:55 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

4h 55m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 659Air Canada

1 day ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Saint John to Ottawa

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

5:15 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

7h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,538Air Canada

1 day ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

5:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,572Air Canada

1 day ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

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

5h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

8:30 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

12h 49m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,590Air Canada

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Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

5:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

5h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:00 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

19h 19m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,621Air Canada

1 day ago

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

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

5h 52m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,747Air Canada

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Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

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

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

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

3h 34m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,754Air Canada

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Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

11:05 a.m. - 4:32 p.m.YSJ Saint John-YOW Ottawa

6h 27m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island

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

16h 09m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,803Air Canada

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Tue, 3 Nov - Thu, 5 Nov

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

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

8:30 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

12h 49m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,862Air Canada

1 day ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

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

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

2:00 p.m. - 10:19 a.m.YOW Ottawa-YSJ Saint John

19h 19m2 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,120Air Canada

1 day ago

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How much is a round-trip flight from Saint John to Ottawa? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Saint John to Ottawa departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Saint John to Ottawa?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Saint John to Ottawa. It's 14% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

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Low season	February
High season	November
Cheapest flight	C$ 239

Beat the crowds with an average 89% drop in traveller numbers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 173% increase in traveller numbers.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Saint John to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Saint John to Ottawa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Saint John to Ottawa.
How long does a flight from Saint John to Ottawa take?
A direct flight from Saint John to Ottawa takes 00m, covering 1,229 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Saint John to Ottawa?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.
How much should I expect to pay for a Saint John to Ottawa flight?
Round-trip flights from Saint John to Ottawa range from C$ 527 to C$ 808, with an average of C$ 663 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 527 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Saint John to Ottawa 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$ 467 to C$ 1,113. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Saint John to Ottawa looking right now?
One-way fares from Saint John to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 432, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?
Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Saint John to Ottawa?
Flights from Saint John to Ottawa usually depart from Saint John (YSJ) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).
Which airports do connecting flights from Saint John to Ottawa pass through?
One-stop flights from Saint John to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Halifax Intl (YHZ) – 4% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Saint John to Ottawa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Saint John to Ottawa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 573 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,035, a difference of C$ 462.

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 Saint John to Ottawa?
Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 5h 09m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 6h 59m via Halifax Intl (YHZ).
What is the time difference between Saint John and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 hour behind Saint John (Eastern Time vs Atlantic Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which popular places can I visit in Ottawa?
Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are National Arts Centre, Shaw Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 573, about C$ 462 less than Monday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Saint John to Ottawa trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 469 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 813 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ottawa Airport.

• Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
• Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
• Ramada by Wyndham Ottawa On The Rideau

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