YOW - TPA

$177 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Tampa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Tampa departing on 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Tampa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$287
Typical prices: $331-$472
Air Canada
Tue 7/14Fri 8/14
YOW - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$298
Porter Airlines
Thu 12/3Thu 12/10
YOW - TPA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $314 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 28m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 52% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Tampa (YOW-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Tampa 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 Tampa

Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Aug 14
Air Canada Logo
2:35 pm - 8:04 pm
YOW
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TPA
5h 29m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:00 pm - 5:29 pm
TPA
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YOW
5h 29m
1 stop
$287Air Canada
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 9:59 pm
YOW
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TPA
6h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 2:17 pm
TPA
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YOW
5h 17m
1 stop
$295United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
Porter Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 7:46 pm
YOW
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TPA
3h 21mnonstop
Porter Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 11:57 pm
TPA
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YOW
3h 12mnonstop
$298Porter Airlines
Sat, Jul 18 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 9:59 pm
YOW
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TPA
6h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:54 pm
TPA
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YOW
9h 54m
2 stops
$299United Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:58 pm
YOW
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TPA
8h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:54 pm
TPA
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YOW
14h 54m
1 stop
$300United Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 6
Air Canada Logo
2:35 pm - 8:04 pm
YOW
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TPA
5h 29m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:00 am - 11:54 pm
TPA
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YOW
14h 54m
1 stop
$303Air Canada
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
Porter Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 7:46 pm
YOW
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TPA
3h 21mnonstop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 10:08 pm
TPA
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YOW
7h 28m
1 stop
$310Porter Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 19
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:32 am
YOW
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TPA
5h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 1:59 pm
TPA
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YOW
6h 09m
1 stop
$312United Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:08 am
YOW
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TPA
25h 08m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:44 pm - 2:55 pm
TPA
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YOW
16h 11m
1 stop
$325Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 16
Air Canada Logo
6:00 am - 8:04 pm
YOW
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TPA
14h 04m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:00 pm - 9:15 am
TPA
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YOW
12h 15m
1 stop
$327Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Tampa 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 Tampa?

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 Tampa departing in July.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Ottawa to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Tampa, 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 Tampa is January, where tickets cost $256 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $432 and $422 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $284, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Tampa

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$177
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Tampa

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Tampa was $177 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Tampa?

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

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

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Tampa?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Tampa?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Tampa are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $353 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Tampa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and TPA 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 Tampa?

    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 Tampa from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Ottawa to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 440 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
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It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

6.0 GoodJen, Jan 2026
YTZ - BOS
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It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

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.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

The plane was delayed ~ 40 minutes. Communication could have been better. The entertainment was poor. We were not offered headsets by the flight attendants. The arm rest pad did not work properly, thus, I could not select what I wanted to watch.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Staff were engaging but more concerned about their interaction with each other than with the passengers. Aircraft was very old and this was highly evident in the disrepair of the seats (pictures were taken). Video screens were small and difficult to use.

Flight and attendance were very good we had 2 hour delay that took the shine of it

Air Canada Rouge is great. Toronto Airport is the usual nightmare

The airplane is way too tight, you can hardly enter into your row to sit.. more like kids seats than adults.

Late departing. Late arriving. More worried about limiting bags on board. Free beer and wine a nice surprise.

The flight was cancelled and we had to rebook on Porter to make our cruise the next day. Air Canada has not compensated. We won’t be flying with them again. This is the second time this has happened. Also the return flight was delayed 2 hours who knows why.

My flight was cancelled and I was left to figure out where to find a hotel, something to eat and how to get a new flight at 11:30pm. Wasted a day. Thanks, Air Canada!

The flight went very smoothly, the staff was friendly and very helpful and the pilot flew the plane really, really well. Take off, landing were great and a smooth flight in between!

I didn’t like the fact that all the customs officers went to lunch so I was in line for 90 minutes due to where the staff directed me. We were told three very different reasons for why the plane was delayed. It was a crowded plane with difficult storage situations for the Carry On bags. The Air Canada airline staff were all very good and professional. I was so disappointed in my cheese and fruit box as the cheese had molded and the fruit wasn’t fresh so I couldn’t eat the majority of the food. This was the last meal I could find as the restaurants had closed when I got in to my destination. I think you could work on improving the food quality.

Can’t comment on food, I didn’t have any but I don’t ever plan on it so I guess that says something on its own. Seats & arm rests are uncomfortable, have to use own devices for entertainment and there was no where to charge. Air travel has become barbaric, if I didn’t need to do it for work I’d stay home.

My flight from toronto to tampa is delayed for more than 3 hours.

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