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

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1,341 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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 39m ACAMASP → ACWS Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Myers flights
ORD Chicago 6h 32m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Fort Myers flights
EWR Newark 6h 41m ACPDTS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 11h 53m PDTS → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 15h 16m PDTS → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Fort Myers flights
IAD Dulles 15h 23m ACAVUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights
BOS Boston 19h 14m PDTS → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Fort Myers flights
BUF Buffalo ~5h 12m → B6 Buffalo (BUF) to Fort Myers flights
SYR Syracuse ~5h 30m → MX Syracuse (SYR) to Fort Myers flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 32m → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Fort Myers
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,341 mi 3h 39m nonstop

YOW–RSW 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 39m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 73% – –
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 RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
BUF ~5h 12m SYR ~5h 30m RDU ~5h 32m YYZ ~5h 39m PHL ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
486
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 → RSW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
73%
Return
RSW → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → RSW delays →
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
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 39m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 73% –
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 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.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,341 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to RSW: 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 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Newark Liberty.
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.
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 RSW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) 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.

YOW to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to RSW is about 3 hours 39 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, Chicago O'Hare and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).