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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 1,743

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,743

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 1,929
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 34m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Tue 8/46:33 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops29h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/43:05 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,743
Tue 8/46:15 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/56:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,854
Tue 8/45:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAir France
Sat 24/56:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,866
Tue 8/44:45 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops34h 35mSWISS
Sat 24/57:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops27h 32mSWISS
Deal found 20/1C$ 2,845
Sun 1/68:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops53h 40mLufthansa
Wed 2/77:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops24h 44mLufthansa
Deal found 20/1C$ 3,494
Tue 8/411:35 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops40h 40mEmirates
Sat 24/510:05 a.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops33h 04mEmirates
Deal found 20/1C$ 7,221

Find flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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 21 January 2025.

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OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

6:33 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops29h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

3:05 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops29h 22m

C$ 1,743

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

6:15 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,854

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

5:15 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,866

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

4:45 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

3 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

7:35 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

3 stops27h 32m

C$ 2,845

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

8:55 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops53h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

7:00 p.m.-1:44 p.m.

2 stops24h 44m

C$ 3,494

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 8/4

11:35 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/5

10:05 a.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops33h 04m

C$ 7,221

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Deals found on 20/1

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 January 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 21 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,599 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,106 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 3 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,743 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air France and SWISS, starting at C$ 1,866 and C$ 2,845 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 13% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,439AverageC$ 2,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,468AverageC$ 1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,698AverageC$ 2,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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