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Cheap flights from Ottawa to South Africa 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 South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to South Africa flight deals. Data was 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 South Africa
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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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 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 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 1/67:50 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops31h 20mKLM
Tue 17/611:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,781
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
Sun 1/67:29 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/68:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,828
Tue 25/115:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops54h 20mDelta
Thu 18/129:30 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,831
Sun 11/52:30 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops37h 30mSWISS
Sun 18/58:40 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops42h 29mSWISS
Deal found 26/3C$ 1,839
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
Sun 11/56:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/58:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 2,113

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 17/9

6:30 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/10

1:50 p.m.-3:04 p.m.

3 stops31h 14m

C$ 1,527

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

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:50 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 1,778

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:29 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

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

2 stops31h 35m

C$ 1,825

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

11:55 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops46h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

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

2 stops30h 04m

C$ 1,946

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

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to South Africa

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 27 March 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 27 March 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
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
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Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,569 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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?

    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 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 1,426AverageC$ 2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,428AverageC$ 1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,640AverageC$ 2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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