Travelling from Ottawa to Orlando: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Orlando leaving from here.
Disembark at Orlando's major arrival point, Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Take a direct Ottawa to Orlando flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
To ensure you catch your Ottawa to Orlando flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Orlando
At the moment, $202 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Orlando. The cheapest price for a return flight is $355. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap Ottawa to Orlando flights, book your trip two months ahead of your departure.
May is the best month for picking up an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Ottawa to Orlando. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Ottawa to Orlando by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Set off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) on a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Orlando. From YOW, you can travel directly to Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Check out the promotions with Porter Airlines. This carrier offers direct Ottawa to Orlando plane tickets out of YOW.
The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Orlando, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to central Orlando is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Orlando. Book one of these accommodation options near MCO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Orlando International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sonic, Dollar or Budget and chase adventure across Orlando and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Orlando International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) is about 31 kilometres from the centre of Orlando. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ottawa to Orlando, it takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab lines. Pick up an Orlando Sanford International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from SFB one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Orlando
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Orlando. July is the busiest month for a trip to Orlando. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your Ottawa to Orlando tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Orlando, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Ottawa to Orlando in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Orlando
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Orlando right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Orlando:
Universal Orlando Resort and Universal's Islands of Adventure are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Orlando must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Lake Eola Park.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Orlando. Around 209 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 338 kilometres south of Orlando, Miami is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.