Flying from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore your departure options from this base when booking your flights from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT).
The timezone in St John's is UTC-3:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Ottawa. St. John's International Airport is located in St John's.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Ottawa to YYT.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The journey from central Ottawa to YND takes about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport? Stay somewhere close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport, like Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also have you moments from the terminal.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider starting your journey from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can book a direct Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT) flight ticket from this popular hub.
From YOW, direct flights from Ottawa to YYT are available with Porter Airlines.
Porter Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the YOW to YYT route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and St. John's International Airport, Porter Airlines has the most consistent on-time performance.
YOW is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to YYT flight:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About St. John's International Airport (YYT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYT instead:
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Ottawa to St. John's International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
St. John's International Airport to the centre of St John's is around 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Rs38,914 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport. Return flights start from Rs78,444. These prices can change depending on availability.
To score cheap flights from Ottawa to YYT, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Ottawa to St. John's International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
August is when most people book flights from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport (YYT). Visit St John's in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in St John's is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 20ºC. Lock in your Ottawa to YYT flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC and 2ºC.
More about St John's
After booking your flight from Ottawa to St. John's International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring St John's:
Your St John's visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include Signal Hill, Cape Spear and Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
St John's has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 257 kilometres north-west of St John's, a visit to Grand Falls-Windsor will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
Around 241 kilometres west of St John's, Grand Bank is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marine Hike, Victoria Hall Museum and Seaman's Provincial Museum.