Tampa to Ottawa (TPA–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,256 mi airlines 4/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PD530
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
1:55 PM
EDT
5:05 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD529
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
9:35 AM
EDT
12:56 PM
EDT
3h 21m
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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Tampa to Ottawa
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,256 mi 3h 10m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

TPA–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,256 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 4 295 3h10 100%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (4 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, TPA to YOW direction.
Mon
1
flight
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
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,135
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
TPA → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → TPA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric TPA→YOW MCO→YOW RSW→YOW
Distance from TPA 81 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 4 14 3
Flight time 3h 10m 2h 33m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA 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 Tampa.
TPA: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,256 mi / 2,022 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
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 TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,256 mi / 2,022 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,256 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from TPA to YOW. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, MDW, SDF, CLT, HOU, BOS, YVR, MIA, PHX, IAD, EWR, YHZ, YYZ, FLL, YYT, MCO, ORD, PUJ, YYC, CUN, DCA, YUL and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YOW to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO and RSW. 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 TPA to YOW

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to YOW ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,022 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).