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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 9:56 am
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 7:56 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 21m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Tampa takes 3h 21m, covering 1,255 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.

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Tampa range from $277 to $422, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $340 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $322 round-trip, compared to $346 via a layover through Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $198 to $1,458. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Ottawa to Tampa usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Ottawa to Tampa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $303 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $369, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Porter Airlines operates flights between Ottawa and Tampa.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 6h 04m via Newark (EWR) and 6h 27m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Tampa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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