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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,180

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,643

One-way from

C$ 1,180

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,986
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 17m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 320 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 94 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Find flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sun 1/67:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops44h 10mKLM
Tue 17/611:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,643
Thu 29/57:50 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/611:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4C$ 1,668
Sun 1/63:17 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop19h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/68:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,704
Sun 6/75:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops53h 55mDelta
Sun 20/78:05 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops34h 17mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,880

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Ottawa

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Cape Town

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Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

11:15 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 1,643

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 29/5

7:50 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

11:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops45h 50m

C$ 1,668

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

3:17 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

8:00 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop19h 58m

C$ 1,704

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 6/7

5:55 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

8:05 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops34h 17m

C$ 1,880

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 30/5

6:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops25h 15m

C$ 1,180

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 19/9

6:05 p.m.-11:50 a.m.

2 stops35h 45m

C$ 1,218

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 17/9

7:25 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop37h 55m

C$ 1,520

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Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,760 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,643 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 1,704 and C$ 1,880 round-trip. KLM is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,057). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Cape Town. 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,623AverageC$ 2,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,762AverageC$ 2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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