Orlando to Ottawa (MCO–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 13 | 295, E295 | 2h33-3h01 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | B38M | 3h01 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Orlando
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).