Ottawa to Tampa (YOW–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–TPA had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 1,256 miles in 2h 51m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→TPA | YUL→TPA | YHU→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 51m | 3h 28m | 4h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
YOW–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to TPA
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in May 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 TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to TPA is about 2 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,256 miles (2,022 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).