Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa (FLL–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FLL–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,353 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 2 | E295 | 3h30 | – | TS | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→YOW | OPF→YOW | MIA→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 3h 13m | 3h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
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 Porter Airlines and Air Canada. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
FLL to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to YOW is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,353 miles (2,178 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).