Ottawa to Miami (YOW–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
1,373 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 5h 12m ACAMAV → AAACG3 Toronto (YYZ) to Miami flights
IAD Dulles 5h 14m ACAVUA → CMLXJUA Dulles (IAD) to Miami flights
MCO Orlando 5h 28m PDTS → 2IAAAT Orlando (MCO) to Miami flights
EWR Newark 5h 44m ACPDTS → AAACAV Newark (EWR) to Miami flights
YUL Montréal 5h 46m ACAVEK → ACAV Montréal (YUL) to Miami flights
DCA Washington 5h 57m AC → AAATDL Washington (DCA) to Miami flights
BOS Boston 5h 59m PDTS → AAAMAT Boston (BOS) to Miami flights
ORD Chicago 6h 28m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Miami flights
YVR Vancouver 12h 14m ACCANH → ACAV Vancouver (YVR) to Miami flights
LHR London 17h 34m A3ACOS → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Miami flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Miami
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,373 mi 2h 56m nonstop

YOW–MIA had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,373 miles in 2h 56m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YOW Routes MIA Routes YOW Live Flights MIA Live Flights YOW Delays MIA Delays
All flights from Miami (MIA) Miami to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 0 – – 100% – TS
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 YOW to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 12m IAD ~5h 14m MCO ~5h 28m EWR ~5h 44m YUL ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,066
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
YOW → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
Return
MIA → YOW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → MIA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Miami from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric YOW→MIA YMX→MIA YUL→MIA
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 11
Weekly flights – – 28
Flight time 2h 56m 4h 46m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Miami flights · Montréal (YUL) to Miami flights · Montréal (YHU) to Miami flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Miami International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Miami is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,373 mi / 2,210 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 56m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YOW–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,373 mi / 2,210 km
Flight time2h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Miami International Airport take about 2h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,373 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to MIA: Porter Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MIA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MIA to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX, YUL and YHU. 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 YOW to MIA

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Miami International Airport (MIA) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

YOW to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to MIA is about 2 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,373 miles (2,210 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).