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$163+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Tampa (TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — TPA
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Tampa are usually found in January or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/248:40 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop8h 44m
Porter Airlines
Sat 10/312:40 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop7h 28m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/12$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:00 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 8/297:05 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$318
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:00 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop6h 39m
Porter Airlines
Sat 11/142:40 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop7h 28m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/14$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/246:25 am
YOW
-
TPA
2 stops8h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 10/317:00 am
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/12$323
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/271:00 pm
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop6h 49m
Porter Airlines
Tue 12/18:45 pm
TPA
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 12m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/16$332
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/317:00 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop6h 39m
Porter Airlines
Sat 11/142:40 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop7h 28m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/14$347
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/265:10 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop7h 19m
Air Canada
Mon 11/304:00 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop7h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/16$352
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/305:10 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop6h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 10/69:05 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop11h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/17$354
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/255:10 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop7h 19m
Air Canada
Sun 11/2910:05 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop11h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/16$358

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Tampa (TPA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$163
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$456
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Tampa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Tampa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Wed 12/2

12:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Tampa

Fri 12/4

7:45 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 26m

$321

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sat 10/24

6:25 am-3:16 pm

2 stops8h 51m

Tampa

Sat 10/31

7:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$323
Quickest round-trip

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Mon 12/7

10:20 am-5:24 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Thu 12/10

8:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$360

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Wed 12/2

5:40 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Tampa

Fri 12/4

3:48 pm-12:42 am

2 stops8h 54m

$433

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Mon 12/7

5:40 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Tampa

Thu 12/10

1:36 pm-12:42 am

2 stops11h 06m

$438

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Wed 9/9

6:25 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Tampa

Mon 9/28

6:47 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$462

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-8:26 pm

3 stops14h 26m

Tampa

Sat 9/12

9:00 pm-9:17 am

1 stop12h 17m

$494

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sat 8/8

5:10 am-9:49 pm

2 stops16h 39m

Tampa

Wed 8/12

7:30 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$533

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Fri 1/1

2:48 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Tampa

Thu 1/7

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$541

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Thu 8/20

6:25 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Tampa

Wed 8/26

2:00 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$552

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to Tampa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to Tampa in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Tampa

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

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Tampa is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa (average of $259). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Tampa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tampa. Reviews last updated July 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada from Ottawa to Tampa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
445 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
445 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
445 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,999 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
445 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,349 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
445 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Tampa flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Tampa was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Tampa in 5h 32m. Fly via United Airlines, Porter Airlines, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between Ottawa and Tampa is about 1255 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Tampa round-trip?

    Flying on Porter Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $180 and $262, respectively. Porter Airlines is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Tampa are Air Canada ($125), Porter Airlines ($133), and United Airlines ($157).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Tampa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Tampa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa (average of $259). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Tampa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$179Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$180Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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