Fort Myers to Ottawa (RSW–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD534
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
11:35 AM
EDT
2:58 PM
EDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD539
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
4:10 PM
EDT
7:49 PM
EDT
3h 39m
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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Fort Myers to Ottawa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,341 mi 3h 23m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

RSW–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,341 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 3 E295 3h23 0%
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RSW to YOW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
866
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
RSW → YOW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
YOW → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric RSW→YOW MIA→YOW FLL→YOW
Distance from RSW 104 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 3 3 18
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 31m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW 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 Fort Myers.
RSW: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,341 mi / 2,158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m.
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.

RSW–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,341 mi / 2,158 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,341 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RSW to YOW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, MIA, NAS, CLT, SDF, HOU, IAD, PVR, YUL, BOS, FLL, EWR, MCO, YYZ, ORD, DCA and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YOW to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, FLL and 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 RSW to YOW

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RSW to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to YOW ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,341 miles (2,158 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Tampa (TPA).