How to find cheap flights to Saint John Airport (YSJ)
At the moment, 271 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Saint John Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to YSJ for 544 €.
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About one month before takeoff is an ideal time to book tickets to Saint John, where Saint John Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
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Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Saint John Airport.
Best time to go to Saint John
You can usually catch the cheapest flight to Saint John in June.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to YSJ, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Head to Saint John in August if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to YSJ, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to Saint John then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Saint John is warmest in August, with averages of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
Ranging from -12ºC (10ºF) to 1ºC (34ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
September gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Saint John.
Rain is more likely in January, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Saint John Airport (YSJ): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Saint John Airport, these leading airlines make travelling to Saint John easy:
Think about booking your YSJ plane ticket with Air Canada. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 51% of flights into this airport sticking to schedule.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-3 timezone at YSJ.
Slip into bed not long after your flight to YSJ. Choose one of these hotels near Saint John Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire in YSJ. Rent your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Budget and discover the lesser-explored corners of Saint John.
Flights taking off from Saint John Airport reach their destination as scheduled 77% of the time. This percentage reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Saint John Airport is located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Getting to central Saint John from Saint John Airport (YSJ)
Central Saint John is about 24 kilometres from YSJ.
Once you've landed from your flight to YSJ, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 55 minutes.
If you want to stay near the action in Saint John, book a room at one of these popular hotels:
Saint John highlights
Put these leading attractions on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Saint John:
Reversing Falls: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Greater Saint John Community Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Saint John.
Stonehammer Geopark: Want more reasons to visit Saint John? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.16 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Fredericton from Saint John Airport (YSJ)
Heading for the nearby city of Fredericton? It's about 137 kilometres from YSJ. It'll take you around 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the centre in a cab or ride-share.
Allow roughly 13 hours 30 minutes if you travel to Fredericton on public transport.
Travelling from Saint John Airport (YSJ) to Oromocto
If Oromocto is on your itinerary, public transport will take around 13 hours 5 minutes from Saint John Airport. This city is about 72 kilometres from YSJ.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Canada
There's a whole lot more to experience in Canada, starting with Halifax. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens are must-sees in this city, which is about 193 kilometres east of Saint John. Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the main airport of Halifax.
Another city in Canada that belongs on your itinerary is Moncton. From Saint John, it's around 121 kilometres north-east and is home to attractions like Irishtown Nature Park and Centennial Park. Add a stop at Acadian Museum too. Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) handles most flights into the city.
Round out your journey with Dartmouth. Roughly 193 kilometres east of Saint John, Sullivan's Pond, Lake Banook and Shubie Park are a big part of the experience.