Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Fort Lauderdale and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Flights from FLL to YOW start at 12:20 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last departure is at 21:00 with Porter Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FLL to YOW flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Ottawa (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd. This popular airline has direct flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the most punctual carrier that offers FLL to YOW flights, with 71.43% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FLL and YOW include:
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Right now, R 1,755 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,369. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FLL to YOW.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FLL to YOW.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale International Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Fort Lauderdale International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near FLL:
Arriving at Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel close to YOW if you have a late Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Ottawa International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Ottawa International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLL to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.