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

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Ottawa to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,341 mi 3h 39m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

YOW–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,341 miles in approximately 3h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
594
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric YOW→RSW YUL→RSW
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 3h 39m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 82% –
Montréal (YUL) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
1,341 mi / 2,158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 39m.
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.
Facts

YOW–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance1,341 mi / 2,158 km
Flight time3h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 3h 39m. The route covers 1,341 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, BCT, TEB, YKF, TPA, BNA, OPF, FLL, SYR, RST, PHL, MCI, MEM, YUL, NAS, MIA, FTW, MDW, GCM, PLS, MSP, HOU, PUJ, DEN, LIR, APA, PHX, LAX, IAD, YYZ, MAD, ORD, EWR, MCO, RDU, BOS, DTW, DCA and BUF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RSW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines.

YOW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to RSW ranges from 3 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,341 miles (2,158 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).