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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg from C$ 1,219

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 — JNB
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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$ 1,485

One-way from

C$ 1,219

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 1,810
8/10-6/11
  • 8/10-6/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 431 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 8/109:20 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1110:00 a.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,485
Mon 23/65:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 15mAir France
Mon 7/76:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,858
Mon 23/66:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 40mSWISS
Mon 7/77:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops27h 30mSWISS
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,867
Wed 8/105:50 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/117:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops32h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,152

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Ottawa

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 8/10

9:20 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

10:00 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops45h 10m

C$ 1,485

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 23/6

5:15 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

6:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,858

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 23/6

6:40 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

3 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/7

7:35 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

C$ 1,867

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 8/10

5:50 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

7:35 p.m.-9:14 p.m.

2 stops32h 39m

C$ 2,152

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 30/5

5:55 a.m.-8:20 a.m.

2 stops44h 25m

C$ 1,219

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

5:50 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

C$ 1,478

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Deals found on 15/4

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Johannesburg. 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.

When flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,578 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.4

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

SGN - CDG

Staff attentive, would have liked a covering on the seats for sleeping (as Vietnam airways did - and others) ‘duvet’ cover very light- needed but heavier. Food not great, scallop did not smell right, chicken over cooked.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 3 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

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

    Air France, at C$ 1,858, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and United Airlines. Users have found that Air France is 1% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg. 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
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,030AverageC$ 2,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,124AverageC$ 1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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