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

RSW Airport Page →
1,341 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 5h 19m ACAFWS → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 5h 43m B6DLEI → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 6h 13m ACUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 6h 50m UA → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 6h 53m AAACAS → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 16m WN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 19h 51m AA → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~5h MXWN → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ottawa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 9m MX → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Ottawa flights
IND Indianapolis ~5h 23m WN → Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,341 mi 3h 23m nonstop

RSW–YOW had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,341 miles in 3h 23m.

Also explore RSW Routes YOW Routes RSW Live Flights YOW Live Flights RSW Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Fort Myers flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RSW–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
PIT ~5h 0m RDU ~5h 9m YYZ ~5h 19m IND ~5h 23m BOS ~5h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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
RSW → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric RSW→YOW SRQ→YOW OPF→YOW
Distance from RSW – 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 3h 13m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Ottawa flights · Miami (OPF) to Ottawa flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW 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 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 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.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 RSW to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,341 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RSW to YOW: Porter Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 23m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from YOW to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, OPF and PBI. 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) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RSW to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to YOW is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,341 miles (2,158 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).