Traveling from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport takes 2 hours 59 minutes, on average. Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Tampa.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Ottawa (and then seeing more of Canada!) is straightforward with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is C$184. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$455. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from TPA to YOW, book your trip 9 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap flight tickets from TPA to YOW every day.
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Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Tampa, Tampa International Airport can be reached in about 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 57 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to TPA? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel near YOW if you have a late flight from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 19 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 43 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Ottawa. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Tampa International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from TPA to YOW around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
As soon as you've booked your flights from TPA to YOW, you'll want to find a hotel in Ottawa. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Complete your Ottawa trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Ottawa escape.