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C$ 202 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 330
Typical prices: C$ 526-C$ 360
United Airlines
Sat 16/5Fri 5/6
YOW - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 202
Typical prices: C$ 225-C$ 274
Air Canada
Wed 3/6
YOW - TPA • 1 stop
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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

Sat, 16 May - Fri, 5 Jun
United Airlines Logo
2:40 p.m. - 8:57 p.m.
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TPA
6h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:57 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.
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YOW
4h 57m
1 stop
C$ 330United Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Fri, 5 Jun
United Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 3:28 p.m.
YOW
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TPA
9h 03m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:57 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.
TPA
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YOW
4h 57m
1 stop
C$ 337United Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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7:30 p.m. - 11:32 a.m.
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TPA
16h 02m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.
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YOW
15h 00m
1 stop
C$ 341United Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Fri, 5 Jun
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9:05 a.m. - 8:08 p.m.
YOW
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TPA
11h 03m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
9:10 p.m. - 9:15 a.m.
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YOW
12h 05m
1 stop
C$ 401Air Canada
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
United Airlines Logo
3:10 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.
YOW
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TPA
6h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:57 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.
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YOW
4h 57m
1 stop
C$ 433United Airlines
Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun
United Airlines Logo
6:25 a.m. - 9:49 p.m.
YOW
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TPA
15h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:57 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.
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YOW
4h 57m
1 stop
C$ 444United Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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4:20 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.
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TPA
29h 07m
2 stops
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9:46 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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YOW
17h 14m
1 stop
C$ 448Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
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5h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:16 p.m.
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YOW
14h 06m
2 stops
C$ 455United Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
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6:00 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.
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5h 33m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 2:22 p.m.
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YOW
5h 22m
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C$ 457United Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Wed, 13 May
United Airlines Logo
12:00 p.m. - 8:57 p.m.
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TPA
8h 57m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:10 a.m. - 9:16 p.m.
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YOW
14h 06m
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C$ 468United Airlines
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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 May.

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.

When flying from Ottawa to Tampa, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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 C$ 349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 477 and C$ 473 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 553 on average.

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 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 202
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive 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

  • Can I book an eco-friendly flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

    Yes. When flying from Ottawa to Tampa, you can opt for eco-friendly flights. The average amount of carbon released by flights travelling the Ottawa to Tampa route is about 1252 lbs for every passenger on the flight. A few flights travelling the route offer eco-friendly travel. You can take Air Canada and United Airlines flights emitting the least carbon of about 29% less plying the route.

  • Are there flights from Ottawa to Tampa with layover options?

    Many flights travelling from Ottawa to Tampa have layovers. Depending on how convenient it is for you, you can go for as low as one stopover to about three stopovers. The Porter Airlines flight departs from YOW and connects to Spirit Airlines flights with stopovers at Toronto Island, Newark, and Atlanta for three layovers. The other common layover cities include Washington D.C., Detroit, and Montreal.

  • Do airlines travelling from Ottawa to Tampa offer accessibility services?

    When travelling from Ottawa to Tampa and having limited mobility, there are several services that you can get. The airlines travelling the route offer services to both mobility-challenged, the hard-of-hearing, and the visually impaired. If you require a wheelchair, you can request the same with your airline during booking. The airlines also offer wheelchair aid services to passengers needing the service. The assisted services stretch from security checkpoints to boarding the airplane and alighting. The dog can access the flights for free if you have a service dog.

  • What transportation options do I have from Tampa International Airport?

    Bus transit is the common transport option around Tampa. When flying into TPA, you can take the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus route 30, serving the airport. You can take a cab outside the baggage claim area if you prefer a taxi service. The taxis available are metered. There is a flat rate on taxi transit to the cruise terminal and the downtown area of Tampa. Another option for when travelling as a group is a shared ride. The shuttles offer door-to-door services from the airport, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, and Pasco counties. You can also rent a vehicle from the agencies on-site, including Avis, Budget, Dolla, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, SIXT, and Thrifty. Access the car rentals via SkyConnect train.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Tampa was C$ 202 for a one-way ticket and C$ 330 for a round-trip.

  • 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 Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Tampa are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of C$ 422 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 435 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 257 or less one-way and C$ 556 or less round-trip.
  • When travelling from Ottawa, the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the main airport in the region and the ideal origin airport to Tampa. The airport serves the metropolitan area of Ottawa.
  • When travelling to Tampa from Ottawa, ensure you get to the airport at least 2 hours before the departure time. You can visit YOW’s Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in the domestic and international terminals accessible via lounge membership programs while waiting for your departure.
  • When looking to travel the route for just a few hours, you can take flights from United Airlines or Air Canada, with United Airlines flights being the fastest to travel the route.
  • If you are heading the Clearwater Beach in Tampa, consider flying into Tampa St. Petersburg International Airport (PIE) from Ottawa, as the airport is closest to the beach, about 14 km from Clearwater beach.
  • Once you land at Tampa International Airport (TPA), you can access the parking garages from the main terminal using the SkyConnect automated monorail service. The airport has five terminals: the Main terminal, a hub for Silver Airways, and four other terminals, A, C, E, and F. Tampa is also the focus city for Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Tampa

 
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 435 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.6Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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I didn’t receive any help when they messed up and wasn’t honest and the supervisor did absolutely nothing to help me so I had to buy another ticket at $537

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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I didn’t receive any help when they messed up and wasn’t honest and the supervisor did absolutely nothing to help me so I had to buy another ticket at $537

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

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.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

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

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

We were treated well by the staff at the airport and on board aircraft. Delay was uncontrollable due to the weather. Had to wait for another gate as we were late landing in Fort Lauderdale.

I was supose to have a carrey on incluided for each passenger and they made me paid 75$ each at the gate.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

The entertainment system was down; food by purchase only; several people did not receive their luggage. No one answers at the local office or online about the luggage.

The Turkish was good . I had a problem with air Transat terrible experience for me

Starlink is great Crew was polite Business class didn’t get a welcome drink just water and snacks were ok

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

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

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Flight left on time and we arrived 25 minutes early! There was a gate available when we arrived so early on a busy Sunday afternoon! Flight attendants came around twice with the drinks cart.

I couldn’t make my first flight due to weather delays trapping us in the town we were in. Then I had to buy a new ticket

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

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

The crew was amazing! I was a bit surprised and disappointed that there was not wifi available for personal use. The only thing I would change would be the seat cushions. They are not comfortable at all for long flights.

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

It was a very small plane and was ok. No food or entertainment so there should be an option for NA.

We were happy with the service and cost of checking a bag

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

The staff could not have been any friendlier. Lots of usb ports on our aircraft.

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

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

Due to the strike by AC flight attendants, my flight was cancelled. Very disappointing! A refund is being processed. This was not a Kayak issue. I will be sure to come back to Kayak in the future.

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

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