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$132+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — TPA
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Tampa are usually found in January or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$132
(Air Canada)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/314:25 pmYOW - TPA
Nonstop3h 30mPorter Airlines
Tue 4/811:10 amTPA - YOW
1 stop9h 49mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/24$212
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:00 amYOW - TPA
1 stop5h 56mAir Canada
Wed 4/1611:15 amTPA - YOW
1 stop6h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 3/24$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/2410:25 amYOW - TPA
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/307:20 amTPA - YOW
1 stop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$227
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/295:25 pmYOW - TPA
1 stop5h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/411:10 amTPA - YOW
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 5/45:55 amYOW - TPA
2 stops17h 29mWestJet
Sun 5/117:30 amTPA - YOW
2 stops16h 52mWestJet
Deal found 3/24$448
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/255:55 amYOW - TPA
2 stops11h 11mDelta
Sat 3/298:00 amTPA - YOW
2 stops16h 09mDelta
Deal found 3/24$481

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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 March 25, 2025.
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

Wed 4/9

11:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Tampa

Wed 4/16

11:15 am-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$218

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Wed 4/9

6:15 am-2:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

Tampa

Wed 4/16

6:35 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$220

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sat 5/24

10:25 am-6:11 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Tampa

Fri 5/30

7:20 am-9:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$227

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Mon 4/21

4:25 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Tampa

Mon 4/28

4:50 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 50m

$272

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 5/4

5:55 am-11:24 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Tampa

Sun 5/11

7:30 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 52m

$448

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 5/18

6:33 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$132

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 5/18

6:30 am-3:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$147

OttawaTampa

YOW - TPA

YOWTPA

Ottawa

Sun 5/18

12:35 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops10h 40m

$251

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Deals found on 3/24

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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Tampa. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Tampa is 70 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 $208). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to Tampa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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 March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet from Ottawa to Tampa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,957 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
275 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

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.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Tampa?

    If you book a flight from Ottawa to Tampa, you will be flying from Ottawa to Tampa. Flights to Tampa (TPA) from Ottawa (YOW) take 3h 30m for a nonstop flight. There is 1 flight from Ottawa to Tampa per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Tampa flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Tampa was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $218. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Porter Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $220 and $227, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Tampa?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Ottawa to Tampa consider choosing Porter Airlines (69%), Air Transat (69%) or Air Canada (65%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $106. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Tampa) can be booked for $180 on average our data indicates $184 when flying from Ottawa to Tampa.

  • 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 $208). Flying from Ottawa to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$158Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$173Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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