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Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Tampa from C$ 231

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 1/10. 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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Cheap flight deals 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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6:05 a.m. - 5:11 p.m.YOW-TPA
11h 06m1 stop
8:45 a.m. - 4:44 p.m.TPA-YOW
7h 59m1 stop
C$ 420Air Canada
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Wed, 18 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
6:05 a.m. - 7:25 p.m.YOW-TPA
13h 20m1 stop
7:40 a.m. - 5:11 p.m.TPA-YOW
9h 31m1 stop
C$ 421Air Canada
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Wed, 11 Sep - Thu, 12 Sep
6:35 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW-TPA
15h 35m1 stop
7:45 a.m. - 9:48 p.m.TPA-YOW
14h 03m1 stop
C$ 460United Airlines
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Mon, 20 May - Thu, 30 May
6:05 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.YOW-TPA
5h 55m1 stop
7:40 a.m. - 10:03 p.m.TPA-YOW
14h 23m2 stops
C$ 462United Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
1:30 p.m. - 9:04 p.m.YOW-TPA
7h 34m1 stop
8:45 p.m. - 9:25 a.m.TPA-YOW
12h 40m1 stop
C$ 555
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
4:15 p.m. - 8:07 p.m.YOW-TPA
27h 52m2 stops
7:31 p.m. - 6:57 p.m.TPA-YOW
23h 26m2 stops
C$ 581
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Mon, 6 May - Fri, 31 May
6:00 a.m. - 11:57 p.m.YOW-TPA
17h 57m2 stops
3:59 p.m. - 8:48 p.m.TPA-YOW
28h 49m2 stops
C$ 814WestJet
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
6:15 a.m. - 7:38 a.m.YOW-TPA
25h 23m2 stops
5:30 a.m. - 8:48 p.m.TPA-YOW
15h 18m2 stops
C$ 840WestJet
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Mon, 20 May - Wed, 29 May
6:00 a.m. - 10:12 p.m.YOW-TPA
16h 12m2 stops
7:49 p.m. - 6:57 a.m.TPA-YOW
35h 08m2 stops
C$ 1,026Delta
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Tue, 28 May - Mon, 3 Jun
8:00 a.m. - 10:12 p.m.YOW-TPA
14h 12m2 stops
7:49 p.m. - 6:59 a.m.TPA-YOW
35h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,546Delta
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Wed, 15 May - Mon, 20 May

Flights from Ottawa to Tampa - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all 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 Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays 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 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 November, where tickets cost C$ 439 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 735 and C$ 733 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Tampa?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Ottawa to Tampa were found on Air Canada (C$ 420) and United Airlines (C$ 460). Air Canada proposed the cheapest one-way flight at C$ 231.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Ottawa and Tampa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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Low season

June

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 231
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Tampa

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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$ 169 for a one-way ticket and C$ 307 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 Airbus A319 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Tampa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Tampa from Ottawa?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Ottawa to Tampa.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Tampa are WestJet and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 591 and an overall rating of 7.5, WestJet is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 536 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.

  • 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.

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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$ 261 or less one-way and C$ 531 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.
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Top 4 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Tampa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
WestJetOverall score based on 2985 reviews
6.5entertainment
7.3comfort
8.2crew
6.5food
7.7boarding
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Nice smooth flight with pleasant stewards. Slept most of the flight, they could have slowly turned on the lights to make it more pleasant. Otherwise a good trip.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Apr. 2024YYZ - YWG
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Nice smooth flight with pleasant stewards. Slept most of the flight, they could have slowly turned on the lights to make it more pleasant. Otherwise a good trip.

Great! No food was available during the flight due to the catering service strike but snacks were given throughout the flight which was nice.

I wish that seats closer to the front of the plan were available, but when I booked the flight the seats were VERY expensive so I did not book seats at that time. The day before flying only seats at the back of the plane were available. It takes so long to board the plane and empty the plane on arrival due to SO many roller bags.

Crew was rude.didn’t even say hi or welcome to board

Nothing special. Unacceptable wait for baggage on arriving in Calgary

Departure delay on a late night flight. Made us even later. Tired but got home.

Westjet forced me to put my carry-on baggage in check-in probably because I was assigned seat 23A (the last row seat), which had no cabin space, which is unfair. I wanted to carry on my luggage so that I don't have to wait at the airport for my luggage. Also, because there was no cabin space, I was forced to keep my laptop bag under the seat, which I didn't want to as I was carrying 2 laptops and charger. The airline should basically tell people that if you are assigned a last row seat, then you are not allowed a cabin baggage or a personal item.

Easy processing, flight time was quick and staff was professional and kind.

It was delayed by two ours very full no room to move

They seem to have squeezed out a little more legroom in these planes! It was very nice to not have to fold in half to fit in the seats!

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Tight transfer in Montreal. (15 min) However, we made it, as did my luggage.

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

First time with Porter. Amazing experience overall, will be my airline of choice in North America whenever possible. Liked the quality of food and how it was served but one suggestion- a hot meal on the longer flights, perhaps?

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.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10 Tips for people flying porter from Boston. The airline doesn’t have inflight entertainment No TV No WIFI. Bring your entertainment with you.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10

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

I didn’t make my flight due to poor weather and I had an accident driving there. I tried to get my money back or even credit and nothing. I have an entire flight both to Florida and back that I paid for and no one will give me any money back. I know this isn’t just Porter and it’s 3rd party- however airlines should allow these companies to take money for things they don’t get. I’m so upset. Who can afford a full flight they never take?

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.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

I liked everything about the flight. The service was excellent!

Delayed a day due to snow storm. Was upgraded. That kind of made up for significant delays from FLL to COS with no compensation or acknowledgement.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

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

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

Everything was very good. Boarding and takeoff were on time and organized. Had a good flight

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

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.

Well you cancelled our direct flight to Austin from Toronto granted you got us on another flight but sent us to Denver then onto Austin delaying our arrival time in Austin by 7 hrs I was flying with 3 other people none of us were happy with our Air Canada experience

-kayak did not give me advanced notice to my e-mail for my flight and I had major trouble finding the code to access Air Canada’s site because you did not provide it to me and incompetent Air Canada did not have any access based on my name alone. WTF -The flight was delayed twice. -They moved the boarding area -They said I would give free checked baggage because the plane was full and they charged me over $30 -They didn’t get my luggage on to the plane and left without it and I’m heading to a cruise ship. -I have lost one FULL day of my limited holiday and had to cancel scheduled events because my luggage did not get on the plane (even though the plane was delayed). -The “wheresmyluggage.com site is a total incompetent disaster that caused additional stress. -I will be sharing this experience

The crowding at the gate to get on is ridiculous.

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.

I paid extra for a window seat and when I got to my seat I had a wall where the window was supposed to be, this ruined my experience with AC! Also, there were no complimentary snacks, I will probably not book another flight with this air Canada again.

As usual with Air Canada, being on schedule would be nice. Tv kept shutting off and having to reset it by staff every time. Irritating.

Both flights were good however , zero entertainment on YYZ to RSW flight. Helps to have some distraction on flights over 2 hours.

There was no food on this flight. We had less than 1/3 full plane and were not allowed to spread out. Staff gave the story of the plane had to have all of us up front for 'balance.' Total bs.

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

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Tampa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/10Tue
1 stopAir Canada
6h 21mYOW-TPA
C$ 231
1/10Tue
1 stopAir Canada
15h 20mYOW-TPA
C$ 244
7/5Tue
1 stopAir Canada
16h 01mYOW-TPA
C$ 246
25/5Sat
1 stopAir Canada
16h 01mYOW-TPA
C$ 248
1/10Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 52mYOW-TPA
C$ 267
1/10Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
11h 35mYOW-TPA
C$ 274
7/5Tue
2 stops
26h 14mYOW-TPA
C$ 286
7/5Tue
3 stops
28h 09mYOW-TPA
C$ 293
25/5Sat
2 stops
26h 14mYOW-TPA
C$ 316
1/10Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
16h 10mYOW-TPA
C$ 891

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Last minute flights from Ottawa to Tampa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Tampa that are departing in the next 10 days.
28/4Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
7h 32mYOW-TPA
2/5Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
14h 02mTPA-YOW
C$ 416
28/4Sun
multi-stop
7h 32mYOW-TPA
3/5Fri
multi-stop
10h 09mTPA-YOW
C$ 564
28/4Sun
multi-stop
7h 27mYOW-TPA
3/5Fri
multi-stop
8h 19mTPA-YOW
C$ 629
28/4Sun
multi-stop
7h 27mYOW-TPA
2/5Thu
multi-stop
10h 04mTPA-YOW
C$ 766
28/4Sun
multi-stopWestJet
26h 35mYOW-TPA
3/5Fri
multi-stopWestJet
17h 44mTPA-YOW
C$ 992
28/4Sun
multi-stopWestJet
24h 54mYOW-TPA
2/5Thu
multi-stopWestJet
36h 24mTPA-YOW
C$ 1,482

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Ottawa - Tampa Flights

Departure:

Ottawa (YOW)Canada

Destination:

Tampa (TPA)United States

Return flight deals:

Tampa - Ottawa

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