Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Saint John Airport (YSJ): what you need to know
Saint John's timezone is UTC-3, making Saint John one hour ahead of Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YOW to YSJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Saint John Airport (YSJ)
Right now, Rs44,858 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs110,212. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to YSJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58.21% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Saint John Airport (YSJ)
If you have a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near YSJ:
Explore without limits with a Saint John Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Budget and find adventure across Saint John and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Saint John Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to central Saint John
Saint John Airport to central Saint John has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Saint John Airport (YSJ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Saint John in February.
When reserving your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Saint John Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Saint John, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to YSJ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Saint John. Around 209 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and The Halifax Public Gardens.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Sherbrooke, about 451 kilometres west of Saint John. Grand Saule Garden, ON SE FAIT DU CINÉMA (murale #11) and Dam Park are among its highlights.
