Nonstop flight about 2 h 38
St. John's from Ottawa
Published October 4, 2026 · HolidayWow editors · Written with AI, numbers checked against our data ·
From Ottawa, a nonstop flight gets you in St. John's in about 2 h 38. You land at St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km from the destination, after 1,767 km of flight.
In St. John's, the best month for a trip is August, with daytime highs up to 18 °C and the sea up to 14 °C.
7 days in St. John's in August, Beach and hiking, from Ottawa on your own
Plan a trip- Flight time from Ottawa
- about 2 h 38
- Flight distance YOW to YYT
- 1,767 km
- Nonstop from YOW
- Nonstop flight
- Best time to go
- August
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
Ottawa to St. John’s: distance and route planning
From Ottawa, St. The distance gives you a clear starting point for comparing flight options and deciding how much time you want to spend in Newfoundland rather than treating the city as a quick stop. The page keeps this changing travel detail live, so you can check the current value before you commit to dates.
A door to door approach makes the route easier to understand. Start at home, include the ride to Ottawa airport, select the flight connection, and plan the transfer to your first stay in St. John’s. This gives your whole itinerary one clear shape, from departure through arrival and the first local days.
The map can place the airport connection, hotel, harbour area, and daily stops on the same page. You can move a stop to another day or replace it when your plans change, then let the plan checker reorder the day. That flexibility is useful for travellers who want a clear sequence without locking every hour in advance.
- Check the live distance from Ottawa
- Include the airport and first stay
- Keep the route visible on one map
Choose St. John’s for harbour walks and city energy
St. John’s works well as a base when you want to experience Newfoundland on foot and still have a compact city itinerary. The downtown streets lead toward the harbour, where the city’s scale makes it easy to pair a morning walk with a meal, a museum stop, or a browse through local shops. The compact layout also suits a balanced pace.


The Basilica of St. John the Baptist gives the city a memorable landmark, while the waterfront provides a natural place to pause and take in the setting. Quidi Vidi is a good companion area for a half day or a relaxed outing, with its village character and harbour views adding a different side of St. John’s.
For a balanced trip, choose two or three stops for most days and leave room to respond to the weather. The planner supports relaxed, balanced, and packed travel, so you can keep a first day gentle after arrival and increase the pace once you know the city.
- Downtown streets and harbour
- Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- Quidi Vidi village and waterfront



Pick the season that matches your Newfoundland plans
August offers the warmest daytime conditions in the climate record, with daytime temperatures reaching 18 °C and sea temperatures at 14 °C. It is a strong choice for travellers who want the most time outdoors and are open to a busier summer travel period. Plan flexible days around harbour walks, coastal scenery, and nearby excursions.

July and September are also appealing for many itineraries. July brings daytime temperatures of 16 °C and sea temperatures of 11 °C, while September reaches 15 °C by day and has the driest month in the climate data. These months suit visitors who want comfortable walking weather with a slightly different seasonal rhythm.
Spring and autumn bring cooler conditions, so layers matter. May reaches 6 °C during the day and 2 °C at night, while October reaches 11 °C and falls to 7 °C at night. June and July offer warmer city and coastal days, with June reaching 11 °C and July reaching 16 °C.
- August for the warmest conditions
- September for the driest month
- May and October for cooler-season city walks

St. John's from Ottawa
From Ottawa, St. John's is {{dist.home:YOW}} away as the crow flies. Toronto lies {{dist.home:YYZ}} away. From Vancouver it is {{dist.home:YVR}}. Ottawa travellers get the best of St. John's in August.
Montreal lies {{dist.home:YUL}} away. From Calgary it is {{dist.home:YYC}}. The plan adds the ride to the airport, the flight with live fares from our partners, and the transfer to your first stay.

Airports at the destination
Your nonstop flight from Ottawa lands at St. John's International Airport (YYT), 7 km from the destination.
YYTSt. John's International Airport7 km to the destination, about 2 h 38 from YOW, 1,767 km of flightNonstop
Best time to travel in St. John's
In St. John's, the best month for a trip is August, with daytime highs up to 18 °C and the sea up to 14 °C. The sea reaches 14 °C in August.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day °C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 |
| Night °C | -3 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Sea °C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain days | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
St. John's through the year
The warmest month is August with 18 °C, the coolest February with 0 °C. September is the driest with 14 rain days and December the wettest with 18. May brings the most sun, around 6 hours daily.

With the water at most 14 °C in August, the coast is about cliffs, harbours and fish suppers.
- January: 1 °C, sea 1 °C, 17 rain days, 2 h of sun
- February: 0 °C, sea 0 °C, 15 rain days, 3 h of sun
- March: 1 °C, sea 0 °C, 17 rain days, 4 h of sun
- April: 3 °C, sea 1 °C, 16 rain days, 5 h of sun
- May: 6 °C, sea 3 °C, 16 rain days, 6 h of sun
- June: 11 °C, sea 6 °C, 16 rain days, 6 h of sun
- July: 16 °C, sea 11 °C, 15 rain days, 6 h of sun
- August: 18 °C, sea 14 °C, 15 rain days, 6 h of sun
- September: 15 °C, sea 12 °C, 14 rain days, 5 h of sun
- October: 11 °C, sea 9 °C, 17 rain days, 4 h of sun
- November: 7 °C, sea 6 °C, 16 rain days, 2 h of sun
- December: 3 °C, sea 3 °C, 18 rain days, 2 h of sun

A day in St. John's in August
Begin with a long walk while the light is soft. Around midday it reaches 18 °C, ideal for the outdoor highlight of the day. By night it is 14 °C: a cosy restaurant suits the evening.



What to pack for St. John's
For August, plan for changeable mild weather: 18 °C in the day, 14 °C after dark, 15 days of rain. The packing list in your plan adjusts itself to the month and the days you pick.

- Comfortable walking shoes
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A packable rain jacket or umbrella
- A travel adapter for your chargers

Live prices for St. John's
Every price for St. John's on this page comes live from a partner, in your currency. Open a card to see today's rate for your dates.


Weather in St. John's month by month
- January
1 °C
1 °C
- February
0 °C
0 °C
- March
1 °C
0 °C
- April
3 °C
1 °C
- May
6 °C
3 °C
- June
11 °C
6 °C
- July
16 °C
11 °C
- August
18 °C
14 °C
- September
15 °C
12 °C
- October
11 °C
9 °C
- November
7 °C
6 °C
- December
3 °C
3 °C
Nonstop flights in St. John's from other airports
Besides Ottawa, nonstop flights in St. John's leave from 4 other airports; the closest to Ottawa is Montreal, with a flight time of about 2 h 28.
- YOWSt. John's from Ottawaabout 2 h 38 to YYT, nonstop
- YULSt. John's from Montrealabout 2 h 28 to YYT, nonstop
- YYZSt. John's from Torontoabout 3 h 02 to YYT, nonstop
- YHZSt. John's from Halifaxabout 1 h 38 to YYT, nonstop
- YYCSt. John's from Calgaryabout 5 h 32 to YYT, nonstop
Flight times estimated from the distance, nonstop routes according to OpenTravelData.
A seven day St. John’s itinerary for Ottawa travellers
Begin with arrival and downtown St. John’s. Set the first day at a relaxed pace with a harbour walk, a local meal, and one central landmark. Let the plan reflect your arrival energy rather than cramming several distant stops into the beginning of the vacation.
Use the next day for the Basilica of St. John the Baptist and the surrounding downtown streets. Add Quidi Vidi as a later stop when you want a waterfront setting and a slower outing. A balanced day can combine these experiences while preserving space for spontaneous stops.
For the remaining days, alternate between city sightseeing, coastal scenery, and a relaxed meal day. The planner can assign a different pace to each day, then reorder stops after you move a pin. Add dates later if you want weekday information, live weather, and live partner prices in the day cards.
- Day 1: arrive and explore downtown
- Day 2: Basilica and central streets
- Day 3: Quidi Vidi waterfront
- Day 4: choose a coastal day trip
- Day 5: relaxed local day
- Day 6: flexible sightseeing
- Day 7: return to Ottawa
Book St. John’s stays and travel in one plan
A St. John’s trip is easier to manage when your stay, transport, and activities stay connected to the itinerary. HolidayWow shows live partner prices for stays, tours, transport, and flights, with options to check the current price directly. The page uses Canadian dollars and keeps the booking choices close to the plan.
Choose a stay near downtown if your priority is walking to the harbour, restaurants, and city landmarks. Quidi Vidi suits travellers who want a quieter base and a more village-like setting. Keep the first night simple, then use the map to decide how each day connects with your accommodation.
Sharing is useful when several people are planning together. One link opens the same itinerary, lets group members vote and comment, and provides roles for viewing and editing. You can also keep documents, tickets, and confirmations in a document vault connected to the trip.
- Downtown for convenient walking
- Quidi Vidi for a quieter base
- Live partner prices in CAD
- Shared comments, votes, and roles
Build a Canadian long weekend or March break trip
A Canadian Long Weekend planner can help you turn public holidays and leave days into a longer Newfoundland trip. Typical Canadian travellers receive 10 vacation days, making a carefully planned long weekend or a connected break useful for a city stay with room for a coastal day.
March brings daytime temperatures of 1 °C and nighttime temperatures of -3 °C, with sea temperatures at 0 °C. That makes a city-based itinerary with harbour views, local food, and indoor or nearby cultural stops a practical choice. Add a packing list based on the month and climate so your clothing matches the plan.
For March break, summer vacation, or Christmas break, enter the trip in one sentence or by voice. The planner can read the destination, group, pace, and budget from your words, then draw each day as a route. You can edit the plan, share it with companions, and keep the trip document together.
- Use the Canadian Long Weekend planner
- Plan around March break, summer vacation, or Christmas break
- Add a month first and dates later
- Use voice or typed trip details
St. John's from Ottawa: frequently asked questions
How far is St. John’s from Ottawa?
The live distance from Ottawa to St. Use it as the starting point for comparing flights and planning the rest of your trip. The value updates on the page, so check the current distance before selecting dates.
What is the best time to visit St. John’s?
August has the warmest climate in the St. John’s data, with daytime temperatures of 18 °C and sea temperatures of 14 °C. September is the driest month, while July and June suit travellers seeking warmer daytime conditions. Choose according to the activities and pace you want.
Can I plan a St. John’s itinerary on a map?
Yes. HolidayWow draws each day as a route, places stops as pins, and shows the travel time for each leg through the plan. You can drag stops to another day, swap places, adjust the pace, and ask the plan checker to reorder the day after each change.
Can I find live prices for flights and stays?
The page shows live partner prices for stays, tours, transport, and flights in Canadian dollars. You can use a Check live price button or partner links in the plan. Prices are displayed live rather than written into the itinerary.
Does HolidayWow work for a family or group trip?
Yes. You can describe the group and trip in one sentence or by voice, set a relaxed, balanced, or packed pace, and share the plan through one link. Group members can view, edit, vote, and comment, while the document vault keeps trip papers together.
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