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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 2:26 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa takes 3h 26m, covering 3,502 km.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa range from C$ 393 to C$ 633, with an average of C$ 479 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 393 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 4% above the route average of C$ 479. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 452 round-trip, compared to C$ 657 via a layover through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Air Canada is the only airline operating Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 60–C$ 142 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 A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 343 to C$ 2,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 158, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 29% 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 Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 438 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 545, a difference of C$ 108. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Fort Lauderdale and Ottawa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 40m, compared with 6h 03m via Newark (EWR) and 6h 25m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Shaw Centre, National Arts Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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