$175 Cheap Flights from St. John's (YYT) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Cheap Flights from St. John's to Ottawa (YYT-YOW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $175 for one-way flights and $342 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Porter Airlines
Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 15
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$342 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$342
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $342 found 2 days ago
Porter Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$362 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $362 found 5 days ago
Porter Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 19
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$364 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$364
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $364 found 2 days ago
Porter Airlines
Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 15
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$383 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$383
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $383 found 2 days ago
Porter Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$384 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$384
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $384 found 5 days ago
Porter Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$391 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $391 found 5 days ago
Porter Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 19
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$394 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $394 found 2 days ago
Porter Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Sep 1
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$399 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$399
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $399 found 2 days ago
WestJet
Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 30
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$508 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$508
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $508 found 5 days ago
Air Transat
Sun, Jul 27 - Tue, Jul 29
YYT
St. John's
YOW
Ottawa
$554 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$554
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Transat flight, departing Sun, Jul 27 from St. John's to Ottawa, returning Tue, Jul 29, priced at $554 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from St. John's (YYT) to Ottawa (YOW)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $267 - $493 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from St. John's (YYT) to Ottawa (YOW)
Origin airport
St. John's Intl.
Destination airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Roundtrip price
$341
Distance
1098 mi
Average flight time
6 hours 35 mins

St. John's to Ottawa Flights

The cheapest times to fly from St. John's to Ottawa

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from St. John's to Ottawa are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from St. John's to Ottawa with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from St. John's to Ottawa

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from St. John's to Ottawa: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from St. John's to Ottawa

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from St. John's to Ottawa in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $175 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap St. John's to Ottawa flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your St. John's to Ottawa airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) cost?
You can score cheap return flights from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) starting at $350. Reserve your seat and be on your way. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Porter Airlines flight leaving YYT on July 26 2025 and touching down at YOW. The price was last updated on July 13 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from YYT to YOW?
The cheapest flights from YYT to YOW are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
When flying out of St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT), you can jump on a direct flight to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) with Porter Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from YYT to YOW?
With fares starting at $175 for a one-way flight from YYT to YOW, Porter Airlines is currently the cheapest airline operating this route. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from YYT on October 7 2025. Prices were last updated on July 13 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
On average, St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) offers 4 direct flights to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) weekly. If you're looking for more choice, take advantage of Expedia's filters to search for flights with layovers. Squeeze in a quick visit to another city or just break up your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
Flights between YYT and YOW are busiest at 1 PM. If you want a less crowded experience and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from YYT to YOW?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the widest range of choices for flights from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW).
What is the earliest flight from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
The earliest flight out of St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) is at around 1:05PM UTC-3. Hop on this flight and you'll arrive at Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) at approximately 2:45PM UTC-5. The overall travel time is 3h 10m.
How long does it take to fly from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
The average flight duration from YYT to YOW is 3 hours and 10 minutes, covering a total distance of 1,100 mi.
What airline has the least delays from YYT to YOW?
Porter Airlines has the best track record for on-time direct flights from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW), with an on-time score of 80%. Use the Expedia App to view your flight schedule before you leave and get real-time updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
To arrive at Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) on time, select a flight that takes off from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Ottawa from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT)?
Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) is the only airport in Ottawa with direct flights from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT). Compare the available options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from YYT to YOW are usually more expensive. For the lowest rates, start looking for flights well in advance. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, it's possible to land a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a YYT to YOW flight and hotel package?
Opting for a YYT to YOW flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our extensive range of hotels and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from St. John's Intl. Airport (YYT) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your YYT to YOW flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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