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If you are heading to Miami Beach, the easiest option is to hop on the Miami Beach Bus which operates every 30min between the hours of 6:00 am and 11:40 pm. It leaves from Miami International Airport Metrorail Station, and a one-way fare is $2.65 (about C$ 3.50). Alternatively, from the same station you can hop on the Metrorail Orange Line which operates every 15min, travels southward and connects to the Green Line at the city’s more central stations.

Taxis from the airport operate on fixed fares if you’re heading to the central zones of Miami, or to some of the more touristy areas such as Miami Beach. A trip to the Miami hotel area will cost about $17 (C$ 23), a trip to the cruise terminal will cost about $27 (C$ 36), and a trip to Miami Beach can cost up to $46 (about C$ 62). Taxi rides outside of these zones will run on metred fares.

Car rental agencies at the airport are all located in a dedicated Rental Car Center (RCC). To access it, head to the MIA Mover Station, located on the third level of the airport, and hop on the free MIA Mover which stops at the RCC. Aside from the companies located at the RCC, there are 15 additional agencies with off-site offices that can pick up customers from outside the RCC lobby.

If you have a connecting flight and would like to stay at the airport following your flight from Ottawa to Miami, head to Miami International Airport Hotel which is located in Concourse E of the central terminal, on the departures level. It offers day rooms for rent between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, as well as overnight rooms.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Miami flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Porter Airlines operates flights between Ottawa and Miami.

Flights from Ottawa to Miami usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Miami (MIA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Miami:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $385 round-trip, compared to $508 via a layover through Newark (EWR).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $61–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Miami most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Ottawa to Miami route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $479, a difference of $93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Miami are Kaseya Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace. These are among the most viewed places in Miami on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Miami:

• Earliest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 12:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:05 am and lands at 12:52 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 76% above the route average of $429. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Miami takes 3h 47m, covering 1,372 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $307 to $1,794. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Miami are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 43m, compared with 6h 46m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 7h 05m via Newark (EWR).

Miami Airport (MIA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Boutique Rent a Car
• Budget
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Miami range from $357 to $566, with an average of $429 over the past 12 months. Anything below $357 counts as a good deal.