Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg from C$ 1,982

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
YOW — JNB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Ottawa to Johannesburg are usually found in April or January, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 26 April 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 1,493

Round-trip from

C$ 1,406
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Search Deals
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
Search Deals
From Ottawa to Johannesburg
Search Deals

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Johannesburg.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

To save on the cost of your flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg, book at least 33 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 52% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 1,658 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 2,435.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Johannesburg from Ottawa. Prices for April average C$ 2,064 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 1,370. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a April flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg (YOW - JNB)?

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 in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Ottawa and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sun 12/55:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/58:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,632
Wed 24/76:03 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/117:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops35h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 5,776
Wed 24/76:03 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/1110:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 7,098
Sun 12/55:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/58:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 8,490

Cheap SWISS flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Ottawa and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced SWISS flights we've found at this time heading from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 25/56:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Sat 1/67:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 57mSWISS
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,946
Sun 12/56:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Thu 16/57:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 57mSWISS
Deal found 25/4C$ 6,210

Cheap Ottawa to Johannesburg flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Ottawa to Johannesburg specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 25/58:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/61:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,982
Sun 12/58:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/51:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,989
Sat 25/57:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/62:30 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,056
Sun 12/57:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/52:30 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,351
Sat 25/55:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 40mAir France
Sat 1/66:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,932
Sat 25/55:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Sat 1/66:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,040
Sun 12/55:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/58:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,632
Sat 25/56:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Sat 1/67:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 57mSWISS
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,946
Sun 12/56:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Thu 16/57:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 57mSWISS
Deal found 25/4C$ 6,210

Ottawa to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 25/58:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/61:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,982
Sun 12/58:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/51:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,989
Sat 25/57:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/62:30 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,056
Sun 12/57:10 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/52:30 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops28h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,351
Sat 25/55:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 40mAir France
Sat 1/66:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,932
Sat 25/55:00 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 20mAir France
Sat 1/66:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 00mAir France
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,040
Sun 12/55:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/58:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,632
Sat 25/56:40 p.m.YOW - JNB
3 stops32h 30mSWISS
Sat 1/67:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops26h 57mSWISS
Deal found 25/4C$ 3,946
Wed 24/78:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops31h 20mKLM
Sun 17/1111:59 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 05mKLM
Deal found 25/4C$ 5,018

Find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg 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 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

C$ 1,982 - C$ 5,018

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

2 stops43h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/6

2 stops29h 34m

C$ 1,982

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 12/5

2 stops43h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/5

2 stops27h 39m

C$ 1,989

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

2 stops23h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/6

3 stops26h 31m

C$ 2,056

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 12/5

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/5

3 stops28h 42m

C$ 2,351

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

1 stop33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/6

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 2,932

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

2 stops22h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/6

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 3,040

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 12/5

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/5

2 stops31h 32m

C$ 3,632

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 25/5

3 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/6

3 stops26h 57m

C$ 3,946

OttawaJohannesburg OR Tambo

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 24/7

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/11

2 stops31h 05m

C$ 5,018

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 25/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Search Deals

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
Morning
Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Search Deals

Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Ottawa to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg is currently C$ 0 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,994. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg (average of C$ 1,028). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,698). 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.

January

C$ 1,406

February

C$ 1,523

March

C$ 1,567

April

C$ 1,638

May

C$ 1,594

June

C$ 1,807

July

C$ 2,323

August

C$ 1,572

September

C$ 1,528

October

C$ 1,657

November

C$ 1,580

December

C$ 1,831

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

10 - 20 °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 26 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, SWISS and Air France from Ottawa to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,061 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Air France
7.6
Good
1,809 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    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 5 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg for under C$ 2,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg for under C$ 2,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just C$ 1,982, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 4,612.

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

    Air France, at C$ 2,932, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and SWISS.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Consider Air France, KLM or Lufthansa when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg.

  • What does YOW to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Ottawa Airport (YOW) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ottawa to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ottawa to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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?

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

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ottawa to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Ottawa to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Ottawa to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Discover the top 5 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 508,915 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,416AverageC$ 1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Air France flights
KLMCheapestC$ 1,486AverageC$ 2,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,615AverageC$ 2,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
SWISSCheapestC$ 1,709AverageC$ 1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search SWISS flights
LufthansaCheapestC$ 2,142AverageC$ 3,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Search Lufthansa flights
Toronto to San Francisco flights
Montreal to Dubai flights
Montreal to Singapore flights
Calgary to Los Angeles flights
Canada to Curaçao flights
Calgary to Whitehorse flights
Toronto to New Delhi flights
Toronto to Nairobi flights
Edmonton to Manila flights
Calgary to Belize City flights
Halifax to Montreal flights
Ottawa to Zagreb flights

Search flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg by cabin class

Find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
First Class
Business Class
Prem Econ Class
Economy Class

Book a flight to one of these trending destinations

User searches for flights to these destinations increased 20% or more in the past 90 days compared to other destinations
Flights to Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias
Flights to Milas–Bodrum
Flights to Nuuk
Flights to Bodø
Flights to Dalaman
Flights to Belp
Flights to Zakynthos Dionsios Salomos
Flights to Gaziantep
Flights to Butuan
Flights to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo
Flights to Alexandria Borg El Arab
Flights to Grand Junction Regnl
Flights to Chittagong Patenga
Flights to Konya
Flights to La Paz El Alto Intl
Flights to Lexington Blue Grass
Flights to Coimbatore Peelamedu
Flights to Dumaguete City
Flights to Nevsehir
Flights to Maracaibo La Chinita
Flights to Atlantic City
Flights to Košice Barca
Flights to Darwin
Flights to Alghero-Fertilia

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to Johannesburg from Ottawa shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines