International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). 1,353 miles, 3h 15m nonstop.
YOW to FLL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,353 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- B6NK2 airlinesJetBlue, Spirit
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- October 2026over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale
Round trips from $147
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Oct 6.
Cheapest month: October 2026
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 8 more with one stop.
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $55
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via SFB, PIE · first checked bag from $50
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, TPA, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MCO, ATL, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MDW, MCO, BNA · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Atlanta (ATL)DLF92 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)WNF92 airlines
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
OttawaFort Lauderdale has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Fort Lauderdale
Tips for this route
- Only JetBlue and Spirit fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through ORD or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $147; September 2026 is the most expensive at $169 and up, a difference of $22 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
Destination guide
Miami: Art Deco beaches and the gateway to Latin America
Miami combines South Beach, Cuban culture in Little Havana and the Wynwood arts district with the country's busiest gateway to Latin America. Fort Lauderdale, 30 miles north, is the low-cost airline hub and often cheaper to fly into.
Best time to visit: December–April is dry and warm, with peak prices around Art Basel (early December) and spring break (March). May and October–November are the sweet spot for value; June–September is hot, humid and hurricane season.
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Search Ottawa to Fort LauderdaleOttawa to Fort Lauderdale: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) takes about 3h 15m gate to gate, covering 1,353 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to FLL?
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines operate nonstop flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through ORD, JFK and ATL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?
Over the next six months, October 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), starting at $147 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is in the same time zone as Ottawa, so there is no clock change. YOW is on America/Toronto time and FLL on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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