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$126+ 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — TPA
Mar 24 — Mar 311
Tue 3/24
Tue 3/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 22, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/77:30 pm
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop14h 01m
United Airlines
Wed 3/116:00 am
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:40 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3110:54 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop18h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/244:15 pm
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop15h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3110:54 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop18h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/237:30 pm
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop16h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 3/307:00 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop15h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/249:35 am
YOW
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 21m
Porter Airlines
Mon 3/306:25 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 13m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 2/19$252
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/219:40 am
YOW
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 24m
Porter Airlines
Sat 2/282:05 pm
TPA
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 10m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 2/21$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/249:35 am
YOW
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 21m
Porter Airlines
Tue 3/316:25 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 13m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 2/20$256
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:35 am
YOW
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 21m
Porter Airlines
Tue 3/106:25 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 13m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 2/19$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/239:35 am
YOW
-
TPA
Nonstop3h 21m
Porter Airlines
Mon 3/306:25 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 13m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 2/20$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/235:40 am
YOW
-
TPA
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:25 pm
TPA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$262

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 February 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$325
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 February 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Tue 3/24

9:35 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

1:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$234

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Tue 3/24

9:45 am-3:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

9:05 am-4:38 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$238

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Mon 3/23

7:30 pm-10:31 am

1 stop15h 01m

Tampa

Mon 3/30

7:00 pm-10:03 am

1 stop15h 03m

$238

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-9:11 pm

1 stop15h 11m

Tampa

Wed 4/8

1:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$245

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Mon 3/23

2:50 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Tampa

Mon 3/30

10:10 pm-8:15 am

1 stop10h 05m

$260

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Tue 3/24

2:50 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

10:10 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$261

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sat 3/7

3:15 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Tampa

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$271

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 3/15

7:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop16h 05m

Tampa

Thu 3/26

8:30 am-4:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$276

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Wed 3/25

5:00 am-11:02 am

1 stop6h 02m

Tampa

Sat 3/28

10:25 pm-8:15 am

1 stop9h 50m

$293

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Tue 3/24

9:35 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$126

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Deals found on 2/18

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Tampa

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Tampa is 56 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa (average of $111). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Tampa as you normally would.

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 February 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air 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
419 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,341 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,738 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!

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 5 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 3h 21m. Fly via Porter Airlines or United Airlines 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 Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $143. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Porter Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $156 and $228, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 53% 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 Porter Airlines ($125), Air Canada ($132), and United Airlines ($146).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa (average of $111). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $202). 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$143Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$156Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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