Orlando to Ottawa (MCO–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MCO Airport Page →
1,207 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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PD590+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
11:20 AM
EDT TC
2:33 PM
EDT
3h 13m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7103cs
TS Air Transat
295
11:20 AM
EDT TC
2:33 PM
EDT
3h 13m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7104cs
TS Air Transat
295
7:00 AM
EDT
10:19 AM
EDT
3h 19m
74%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PD589+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
7:00 AM
EDT
10:19 AM
EDT
3h 19m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DCA Washington 4h 34m AAASB6 → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 4h 46m ACSN → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 53m ACAZDE → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 54m AVAZCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 5h 6m ACADB6 → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 5h 32m AAADAM → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 6h 12m AAACAS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 7h 19m ADB6WN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 11h 33m WS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 16h 39m ACB6WN → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Orlando to Ottawa
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,207 mi 3h 13m nonstop

MCO–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MCO Routes YOW Routes MCO Live Flights YOW Live Flights MCO Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Orlando flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCO–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 3 E295 3h13 100% – TS
AC Air Canada 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – TS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to YOW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Mon, Fri and Sat bring a widebody to this route; Tue, Wed, Thu and Sun run narrowbody.
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
DCA ~4h 34m YUL ~4h 46m YYZ ~4h 53m IAD ~4h 54m EWR ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
993
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
MCO → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric MCO→YOW TPA→YOW SRQ→YOW
Distance from MCO – 81 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 10 – –
Flight time 3h 13m 2h 44m 2h 53m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Tampa (TPA) to Ottawa flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
MCO: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to MCO

SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).

Facts

MCO–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time3h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCO
Full nameOrlando International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 3h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,207 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MCO to YOW: Porter Airlines and Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from YOW to MCO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TPA and SRQ. 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 MCO to YOW

Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines and Air Canada. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCO to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to YOW is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).