Flying from Tampa to Ottawa: what you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Ottawa jetting off from here.
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be arriving in Ottawa.
Book a direct Tampa to Ottawa flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 10 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Tampa.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Tampa to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Ottawa
To pick up cheap Tampa to Ottawa flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your plane ticket from Tampa to Ottawa.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from Tampa to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Tampa to Ottawa flights.
Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Tampa to Ottawa, you can leave from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Travel from TPA to Ottawa International Airport (YOW) without any stops.
Porter Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Tampa to Ottawa plane tickets leaving from TPA.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tampa to Ottawa? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Tampa International Airport:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
The distance from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Tampa to Ottawa. Book one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Pick up a Ottawa International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Tampa to Ottawa flight.
YOW is situated at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
If you're staying in Ottawa's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 14 kilometres from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND). Keep an eye out for any information desks to get directions after hopping off your flight from Tampa to Ottawa.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YND. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Tampa to Ottawa:
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YND in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Ottawa
July is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Ottawa. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Ottawa in November.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Tampa to Ottawa ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Tampa to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Tampa to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are top attractions which should be on any good Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres to the southwest, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands.
Around 161 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil.