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Take a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America
Fly Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale to enjoy sun, sand and entertainment in one of Florida's premier destinations.
After your flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale lands, head to one of the great beaches along the coast. Whether you’re looking to relax with a little surf and sand, live it up with great dining and entertainment or see what’s under the sea with a bit of snorkeling or an underwater scuba excursion to Shipwreck Park, the beaches around Fort Lauderdale have what you need!
Experience the ‘Venice of America’ with a tour through the hundreds of miles of canals throughout Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding area aboard. Or take a shoreline cruise to see the amazing yachts and houses of Millionaires’ Row.
For a little educational family fun on your trip from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, visit the Museum of Discovery and Science. Learn about how amazing science and nature are through play and activity then grab a ticket to a movie at the AutoNation IMAX Theater - the largest screen in south Florida!
Fort Lauderdale is also home to mermaids! A visit from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale isn’t complete without stopping by the famous Wreck Bar for a mermaid show. Enjoy a meal and a drink at this nautical themed bar that has been a staple of Fort Lauderdale beach since the 1950s, and watch as mermaids perform a fun underwater show. Book early and check the schedule, as there are both family-friendly and grown-ups only performances.
Need to wet your whistle after your flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale? Explore the Ale Trail, with over a dozen great breweries to try. And, if you’re looking for a little entertainment on your trip, check out some great live music or comedy at one of Fort Lauderdale’s many venues, with performances by locals and travelling acts!
Whether you’re looking for a sunny escape or wild nights on your trip from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, you can find what you’re looking for when you fly to Florida!
Go diving after your flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
When you fly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, book a few days of rest and relaxation in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. Located half-an-hour drive north of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a small village with beautiful beaches, oceanside cafes and wonderful parks. With its lowrise-only buildings, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea maintains a small town feel amongst southern Florida’s dense urban landscape, offering visitors a more relaxed, quiet and walkable vacation experience.
Diving enthusiasts on flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale will love Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. With its natural coral reef located near the shore, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is Florida’s beach diving capital - perfect for snorkeling or scuba diving. For seasoned scuba divers, a visit to the wreck of the SS Copenhagen is a popular dive spot. This British cargo steamer struck the reef and sank in 1900 and is now one of Florida’s shipwreck preserves, now acting as an artificial reef and home to a wide variety of sea creatures.
For sun, sand and sea on your trip from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, Fort-Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy your warm weather getaway.
Soak up the fun with flights from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach
Located half hour north of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is the neighbourhood of Pompano Beach. Enjoy the beach, head out onto the water for fishing or snorkeling, or explore the neighbourhood parks and patios when you take a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale.
When exploring the beach, take a walk out to the end of the Fisher Family Pier. Named after former Pompano Beach mayor, Lamar Fisher, the pier is also a great spot for avid anglers to cast a fishing line.
For travellers looking to explore the bottom of the ocean after their Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale flight, Pompano Beach is home to Shipwreck Park, an eco-friendly diving park. With fun and creative man-made reefs and sunken ships to explore, Shipwreck Park is an entertaining and creative scuba experience for both new and experienced divers.
Of course, the actual beach in Pompano Beach is the perfect way to enjoy your days after you fly from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale. Perfect for relaxing on the sand, cooling off in the ocean, paddleboarding and boogie boarding, Pompano Beach is an amazing place to soak up some sun.
If you’re looking to get off the land and out into the sea on your trip from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, boat, jetski, paddle board and hobie cat rentals are available along the waterfront - don’t forget your sunscreen!
When you take a flight from Ottawa to Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach is a fun and relaxing destination to enjoy your Florida vacation.
How to get to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the third floor, in the departures area.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 10 km / 6 mi from downtown Ottawa.
Transportation to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
There are a few ways to get to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to catch your YOW to FLL flight.
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft offer services to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
By bus
Take the OC Transpo 97 Airport / Bayshore and Bells bus to the airport stop. Visit octranspo.com for information on fares and schedules.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) parking
There are two main parking options at Ottawa Airport with convenient access to all terminals.
The Parkade, with competitive rates, is close to the terminal with rates. The Parkade also offers BIZ Park on Level 3, which includes a dedicated parking area with guaranteed space and easy in-and-out access.
Landing in Fort Lauderdale after a flight from Ottawa
There are many options for transportation to downtown Fort Lauderdale from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is about 8 km / 5.2 mi from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to downtown
Taxis
Taxis and ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
By bus
The route #1 bus operated by Broward County Transit (BCT) will take you to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Visit broward.org/bct for more information on schedules and fares.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Choose from short-term or long-term rates.
