Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa (FLL–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,353 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 15 | 295, E295 | 3h02-3h40 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 4 | B38M | 3h19 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→YOW | MIA→YOW | RSW→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 21 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 3h 31m | 3h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to YOW
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FLL to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to YOW ranges from 3 hours 2 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,178 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA) and Fort Myers (RSW).