Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
Ottawa and Fort Myers are in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to RSW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
WestJet offers direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Fort Myers — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is WestJet.
With 69.23% of services arriving as scheduled, WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering YOW to RSW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
$108 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Return flights start from $141. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to RSW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YOW? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
Grab a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car and explore Fort Myers and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Southwest Florida International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
RSW is located at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
From Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers is approximately 23 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is May, while October is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Fort Myers based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you want to visit Fort Myers during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to RSW in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Fort Myers. Around 418 kilometers away to the north, its best attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Miami is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 193 kilometers south-east of Fort Myers. No trip is complete without a visit to Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.