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Cheap flights from Ottawa to South Africa from C$ 1,131

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,533

One-way from

C$ 1,131

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,557
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/4-13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 28m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 427 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Sat 26/45:50 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/510:25 a.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,533
Sat 1/37:05 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops53h 00mAir Canada
Mon 10/38:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops33h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,539
Mon 7/46:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/42:30 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops30h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,557
Mon 28/45:15 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/57:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,674
Sat 26/49:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops53h 35mLufthansa
Wed 14/57:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops48h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,706
Sun 27/45:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Thu 15/511:15 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,740
Sun 23/36:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Sun 30/38:50 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop36h 15mAir France
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,790
Mon 3/38:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/36:30 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 1,833
Wed 30/41:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops38h 20mSWISS
Fri 16/57:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops27h 29mSWISS
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,887
Sun 27/45:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 15mAir France
Thu 15/56:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,023
Sat 2/86:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops46h 15mEmirates
Fri 22/81:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 45mEmirates
Deal found 20/2C$ 2,645

Find flights from Ottawa to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to South Africa 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 22 February 2025.

Fly from

Ottawa

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 26/4

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

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

10:25 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops29h 33m

C$ 1,533

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 7/4

6:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

2:30 p.m.-3:09 p.m.

3 stops30h 39m

C$ 1,557

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 28/4

5:15 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

7:50 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops24h 37m

C$ 1,674

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 26/4

9:00 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops53h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

7:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops48h 45m

C$ 1,706

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 27/4

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

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 1,740

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 23/3

6:20 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/3

8:50 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop36h 15m

C$ 1,790

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 3/3

8:15 p.m.-7:55 a.m.

2 stops28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

6:30 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

2 stops35h 17m

C$ 1,833

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 30/4

1:00 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

7:35 p.m.-5:04 p.m.

2 stops27h 29m

C$ 1,887

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 27/4

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

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 2,023

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 2/8

6:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

1:25 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops29h 45m

C$ 2,645

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Ottawa to South Africa have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,566 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Wasima,Jan 2024

YYZ - DXB

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

    Located just 10.6 km from the city centre, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Ottawa.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to South Africa?

    Most travellers choose Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Ottawa - Cape Town Intl or Ottawa - Port Elizabeth when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to South Africa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to South Africa?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa 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 South Africa?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to South Africa. 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,419AverageC$ 2,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,421AverageC$ 1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,632AverageC$ 2,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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