Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale.
You can choose from ten weekly Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights. The 10:50 departure with Air Canada is the earliest available. Porter Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:15.
To ensure you get on your FLL to YOW flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Ottawa — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FLL to YOW flights, with 77.27% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between FLL and YOW:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
£97 is currently the best price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start at £243. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from FLL to YOW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights that depart Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from central Fort Lauderdale, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLL to YOW in January. Temperatures average 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 once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 220 miles away to the south-west, well-known attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 95 miles east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.