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

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1,207 mi airlines 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC1261
AC Air Canada
B38M
12:00 PM
EDT TB
3:01 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD588
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
2:53 PM
EDT TC
5:54 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD590
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
9:42 PM
EDT TC
12:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD587
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
9:30 AM
EDT
12:58 PM
EDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD1587
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
11:34 AM
EDT
3:27 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1260
AC Air Canada
B38M
4:15 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD589
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
4:59 PM
EDT
8:29 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Orlando to Ottawa
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 2h 33m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

MCO–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 Canada 13 295, E295 2h33-3h01 84%
AC Air Canada 1 B38M 3h01 84% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
B38MAC
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (13 flights/wk, 93%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCO to YOW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCO to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,547
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCO → YOW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → MCO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCO delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric MCO→YOW TPA→YOW
Distance from MCO 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 14 4
Flight time 2h 33m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of MCO with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

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 2h 33m to 3h 1m.
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.

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).

MCO–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time2h 33m to 3h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: MCO
IATA / ICAOMCO / KMCO
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.7M
Elevation96 ft / 29 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCO to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 2h 33m to 3h 1m. The route covers 1,207 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MCO to YOW. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPA, YHM, MDW, CLT, SDF, PLS, OMA, SUS, HOU, BGI, CUN, YYZ, NAS, IAD, FLL, EWR, YUL, RSW, YEG, DCA, LHR, BOS, ORD, YHZ, YQB, YVR, MIA, PHX, YYT, YWG, YYC, PUJ, MBJ and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCO to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCO to YOW ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA).