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Cheap flights from Ottawa to South Africa from C$ 1,023

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 4 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,561

One-way from

C$ 1,023
Air France
  • Air France
  • 25/3-31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 00m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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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 4 January 2025.

Tue 25/36:15 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/36:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1C$ 1,561
Tue 25/36:20 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop32h 55mAir France
Mon 31/36:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 3/1C$ 1,583
Sun 16/25:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Sun 23/28:50 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop37h 20mAir France
Deal found 2/1C$ 1,692
Mon 3/211:00 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/210:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops26h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1C$ 1,708
Tue 25/31:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops39h 25mSWISS
Mon 31/37:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops29h 22mSWISS
Deal found 3/1C$ 1,839
Wed 1/105:55 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops41h 35mEmirates
Wed 8/1010:05 a.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops44h 17mEmirates
Deal found 2/1C$ 1,891
Thu 18/95:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops52h 55mEmirates
Mon 22/91:05 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 04mEmirates
Deal found 3/1C$ 1,934
Mon 3/22:05 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/28:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1C$ 2,874
Wed 23/710:25 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/78:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop20h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1C$ 3,891

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 4 January 2025.

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OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 25/3

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

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,561

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 25/3

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

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

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

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,583

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 16/2

5:20 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/2

8:50 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop37h 20m

C$ 1,692

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 3/2

11:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

10:00 p.m.-5:22 p.m.

2 stops26h 22m

C$ 1,708

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 25/3

1:00 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

7:35 p.m.-6:57 p.m.

3 stops29h 22m

C$ 1,839

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 3/2

2:05 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/2

8:50 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops31h 34m

C$ 2,874

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 16/2

5:10 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

3 stops59h 50m

C$ 1,023

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 10/2

5:45 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

3 stops56h 45m

C$ 1,052

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 17/2

11:00 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops27h 35m

C$ 1,411

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 16/2

5:20 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 10m

C$ 1,414

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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 4 January 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 4 January 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,966 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,592 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The website is difficult to navigate. You pay for everything. The carry on baggage policy is complicated. The food choices were poor and the seat was uncomfortable.

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 cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for SWISS. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 1,411. Users have also found prices from C$ 1,414 and C$ 1,989 on Air France and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 4 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,557AverageC$ 2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,585AverageC$ 1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,700AverageC$ 2,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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