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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg from C$ 848

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
1 Apr — 8 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,434

One-way from

C$ 848

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,969
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 444 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 27 March 2025.

Wed 17/910:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/109:50 a.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,356
Wed 23/47:29 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops40h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/47:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops32h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,761
Sun 19/106:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops56h 40mSWISS
Sun 9/118:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops32h 08mSWISS
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,824
Tue 16/91:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops36h 40mLufthansa
Sun 12/107:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops33h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,901
Tue 16/911:55 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops26h 55mEmirates
Fri 10/101:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 44mEmirates
Deal found 25/3C$ 1,949
Sun 19/105:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 15mAir France
Sun 9/117:45 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 25mAir France
Deal found 25/3C$ 2,028
Tue 16/93:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/105:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops34h 14mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/3C$ 2,095
Fri 11/45:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops46h 05mKLM
Tue 15/411:15 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops30h 54mKLM
Deal found 26/3C$ 2,854

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Ottawa

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Johannesburg

Route

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Return

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OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

9:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

7:35 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops44h 50m

C$ 1,434

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 23/4

7:29 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops40h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

7:00 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 1,761

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 31/3

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

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/4

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 2,300

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

6:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

9:20 p.m.-4:43 p.m.

1 stop25h 23m

C$ 2,429

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 11/4

5:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops46h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

11:15 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops30h 54m

C$ 2,854

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 18/5

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

2 stops56h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

7:35 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops27h 40m

C$ 4,535

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 10/5

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

2 stops44h 25m

C$ 848

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 10/5

5:25 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops42h 20m

C$ 1,427

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Deals found on 26/3

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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 27 March 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 27 March 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,952 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    United Airlines, at C$ 1,761, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Lufthansa. Users have found that United Airlines is 9% 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?

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  • 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 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,426AverageC$ 2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,428AverageC$ 1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,640AverageC$ 2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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