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Cheapest round-trip
$250
Typical prices: $256-$403
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YOW - FLL • Non-stop
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$245
Typical prices: $248-$422
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale (YOW-FLL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
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FLL
3h 30mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 7:44 pm
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YOW
7h 04m
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$250Porter Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
YOW
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FLL
3h 30mnonstop
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11:30 am - 2:57 pm
FLL
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YOW
3h 27mnonstop
$264Porter Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
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FLL
3h 30mnonstop
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12:40 pm - 7:44 pm
FLL
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YOW
7h 04m
1 stop
$269Porter Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 20
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7:00 am - 12:44 pm
YOW
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FLL
5h 44m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 7:44 pm
FLL
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YOW
7h 04m
1 stop
$270Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:00 am - 10:30 am
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FLL
3h 30mnonstop
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11:30 am - 2:55 pm
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YOW
3h 25mnonstop
$274Porter Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29
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7:00 am - 12:44 pm
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5h 44m
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12:40 pm - 7:44 pm
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YOW
7h 04m
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$275Porter Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Aug 1
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6:25 am - 10:15 pm
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15h 50m
1 stop
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6:40 am - 4:38 pm
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YOW
9h 58m
1 stop
$276United Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:10 pm - 12:44 pm
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17h 34m
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12:40 pm - 7:44 pm
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7h 04m
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$279Porter Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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7:00 am - 12:44 pm
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5h 44m
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1:40 pm - 8:00 pm
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6h 20m
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$283Porter Airlines
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21
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2:52 pm - 8:32 pm
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5h 40m
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7:55 am - 4:38 pm
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8h 43m
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$284United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale is January, where tickets cost $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $345 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $380 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale

  • What modes of transportation are available to get to Ottawa Airport?

    If taking a taxi is not your transportation mode of choice, you can use public transportation to get to the airport by hopping on board OC Transpo bus 97. This bus runs 24h a day, every 10min during peak travel times, and can get you from the city centre to the airport in about 20min.

  • How do I get from Fort Lauderdale Airport to the city centre using public transportation?

    You can get to the city centre using Broward County Transit (BCT) bus 1, which operates from about 6:00 am to 11:00 pm every day, and gets you to the Broward Central Terminal in about 20min. A one-way fare costs $2 (about C$ 2.70), and you can catch the bus from stop 7, located outside the Rental Car Center. Alternatively, you can catch a free shuttle bus from the airport to the Tri-Rail station, where you can get a train to one of many beach destinations such as Dania Beach or Palm Beach.

  • How much is a taxi from Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    If you wish to catch a taxi from the airport to your accommodation, you will find the taxi rank outside the arrivals area of the airport. Taxi fares are all metred, with a ride to the Fort Lauderdale’s city centre costing around $17 (C$ 23), and a ride to South Beach in Miami costing around $70 (C$ 95).

  • Can I rent a car from Fort Lauderdale Airport?

    Those looking to rent a car following their flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale can do so at the Rental Car Center (RCC), located in a separate building close to Terminal 1 of the airport. There are 12 car rental companies available at the airport, and their desks are located on levels 2, 3 and 4 of the RCC.

  • How many flights are there between Ottawa and Fort Lauderdale per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Ottawa and lands in Fort Lauderdale, with an average flight time of 3h 30m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 2 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale was $147 for a one-way ticket and $245 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Fort Lauderdale?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Fort Lauderdale from Ottawa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Fort Lauderdale.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale on on Monday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, Porter Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $303 and an overall rating of 7.9, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $424 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fort Lauderdale from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fort Lauderdale with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and FLL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fort Lauderdale from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $290 or less round-trip.
  • If you are looking for the quickest flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, look for a flight with Air Canada, as it is the only airline offering direct flights on this route. This will also enable you to take advantage of the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge located in the international terminal of Ottawa Airport (YOW).
  • If you are heading to a warmer destination and prefer not to take your coat or boots with you on your trip, head to the luggage storage facility at Ottawa Airport, which can keep these items for you until you return from your trip. The office is located in the arrivals hall and is open 24h a day.
  • Passengers who would like to exchange currency upon arrival at Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) can do so at the business centre located in the public area of Terminal 2, open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Alternatively, head to the baggage claim area of Terminal 4 where a currency exchange service is open from 8:30 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Fort Lauderdale Airport has 6 nursing stations located throughout Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4. These suites are equipped with benches, a change table and power outlets. Download the Mamava App in order to find out when a suite is available and to access it.
  • Travellers who have some time before their flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale can head to the observation deck at Ottawa Airport to watch planes take off and land. It is located in the public area of the airport on level 3, and is accessible 24h a day.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale

 
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7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 442 reviews
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
7.9Comfort
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Look, I understand that Kayak doesn't know I cancelled my flight on Porter. So I didn't actually fly yesterday. My main disappointment is with Porter ticket fare policies, and maybe you can pass this on to them: At my employer's request, I had booked a full fare ticket with no change fees since my trip to Toronto would likely be extended. Indeed, when I went to change my flight home to a later date, I was told the Fare Difference would cost an additional $550. So much for no change fees lol! While I had the agent on the line, I hopped over to Kayak, searched for new flights on the date in question, and saw a one-way ticket that got me home for only $355. So I got reimbursed about $450for the unused half of my roundtrip and bought a new ticket for $355. What good is a full fare / no change fee ticket if they screw you with "fare difference" BS. I'm still flying home on Porter Airlines but they just lost a hundred bucks with their stupid shenanigans.

4.0 OkayJeff, Jul 2026
YYZ - SFO
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Look, I understand that Kayak doesn't know I cancelled my flight on Porter. So I didn't actually fly yesterday. My main disappointment is with Porter ticket fare policies, and maybe you can pass this on to them: At my employer's request, I had booked a full fare ticket with no change fees since my trip to Toronto would likely be extended. Indeed, when I went to change my flight home to a later date, I was told the Fare Difference would cost an additional $550. So much for no change fees lol! While I had the agent on the line, I hopped over to Kayak, searched for new flights on the date in question, and saw a one-way ticket that got me home for only $355. So I got reimbursed about $450for the unused half of my roundtrip and bought a new ticket for $355. What good is a full fare / no change fee ticket if they screw you with "fare difference" BS. I'm still flying home on Porter Airlines but they just lost a hundred bucks with their stupid shenanigans.

I flew with Porter yesterday and overall had a positive experience. The flight was delayed, but the airline did a good job keeping passengers informed with frequent updates throughout the process. My biggest challenge was actually in Terminal 3, where the speaker system wasn’t very clear. It was often difficult to hear the announcements, which made it harder to follow updates at the gate. On board, the experience improved significantly. The aircraft felt very new and well maintained, and the seats were surprisingly comfortable for a short-haul flight. One of the flight attendants seemed a little disengaged, but the other was excellent—friendly, professional, and a pleasure to interact with. Despite the delay, the comfortable aircraft, clear communication from Porter, and positive onboard service made for a good overall experience.

All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Due to mechanical problems it was delayed causing problems the actual flight. Was fune

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

Wasn’t on the flight- again. Bad weather in Halifax and I was in an accident. What a poor experience to have to pay for all this flight and not be on it

Flight Ottawa to Toronto canceled and no crew was available to direct me on what to do. I opened a file and I wait to be compensated.

Porter, like most airlines, need to improve their baggage policies. In reality, there are no longer 'cheap flights' because passengers pay exorbitant baggage fees.

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

Smooth flight, especially take off and landing, and great crew on board. Really loved the stroopwaffles!

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

Good. The wife was not working but then it got resolved.

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

My plane was cancelled and had to be rebook for the evening was not happy.

They kept changing the gate (6 times in 30 minutes) and then left us on the plane for 4 hours before departure. Likely was the storm, which is understandable, but the lack of communication and the e constant running between gates at opposite ends of the airport really threw me and my friend for a loop.

I like the free beer and wine but not the delays to the departure time.

Air Canada is not only the worst airline in the business but the worst business in history.

On this flight, we didn't even get water offered, nor any other beverage. Therefore we got a snack of pretzels. Flight was good and Air Canada a good airline

Limited snack options cause the snack vendor was on strike

-kayak did not give me advanced notice to my e-mail for my flight and I had major trouble finding the code to access Air Canada’s site because you did not provide it to me and incompetent Air Canada did not have any access based on my name alone. WTF -The flight was delayed twice. -They moved the boarding area -They said I would give free checked baggage because the plane was full and they charged me over $30 -They didn’t get my luggage on to the plane and left without it and I’m heading to a cruise ship. -I have lost one FULL day of my limited holiday and had to cancel scheduled events because my luggage did not get on the plane (even though the plane was delayed). -The “wheresmyluggage.com site is a total incompetent disaster that caused additional stress. -I will be sharing this experience

When a person pays 500 $ for one way ticket that person should have better seat not the seat before the bathrooms.🤔🤨

Seating is very tight. We were delayed 90 minutes to board, because the flight crew were late

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