Ottawa to St. John's (YOW–YYT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:50 PM
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
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Ottawa to St. John's
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,098 mi 2h 41m nonstop +1.5h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

YOW–YYT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,098 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YYT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 2h41 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YYT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YYT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
YQM ~4h 43m BOS ~4h 47m YQB ~4h 48m YHM ~5h 5m TPA ~9h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YYT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YYT → YOW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St. John's from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to St. John's International Airport.
Metric YOW→YYT YMX→YYT YUL→YYT
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 1 16
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 9m 2h 31m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to St. John's flights · Montréal (YUL) to St. John's flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to St. John's International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
St. John's is 1.5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YYT: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7.5:00 PM in St. John's.
Distance & Flight Time
1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 41m.
Facts

YOW–YYT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to St. John's route.
Route details
Distance1,098 mi / 1,767 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YYT
Full nameSt. John's International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYT / CYYT
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation461 ft / 141 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YYT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to St. John's International Airport take approximately 2h 41m. The route covers 1,098 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YYT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQM, BOS, YQB, YHM, TPA, YYC, CDG, YYZ, YUL, YHZ, YVR and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
St. John's is 1.5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YYT to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX and YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YOW to YYT

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and St. John's International Airport (YYT) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YYT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YYT ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YQM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).