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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,877

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 26/11. 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 — CPT
22 Jun — 29 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 22/6
Sat 29/6

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 17 June 2024.

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 2,999

Round-trip from

C$ 1,458
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Cape Town. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Ottawa in February are about C$ 2,226 on average during February, but can be found for as low as C$ 1,576.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap SWISS flights from Ottawa to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Ottawa and Cape Town. 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 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Find some of the cheapest SWISS flights travelling from Ottawa to Cape Town. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 26/111:00 p.m.YOW - CPT
3 stops35h 40mSWISS
Tue 10/127:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 18mSWISS
Deal found 15/6C$ 1,880
Tue 26/111:00 p.m.YOW - CPT
3 stops35h 40mSWISS
Tue 10/127:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
3 stops28h 08mSWISS
Deal found 15/6C$ 2,119

Cheap United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Ottawa and Cape Town. 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 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights travelling from Ottawa to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 26/1111:25 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/128:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 4,199
Tue 17/97:30 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/98:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/6C$ 8,177

Ottawa to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Ottawa and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Ottawa to Cape Town in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 26/111:00 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/127:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 1,877
Tue 26/111:00 p.m.YOW - CPT
3 stops35h 40mSWISS
Tue 10/127:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 18mSWISS
Deal found 15/6C$ 1,880
Tue 17/96:40 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops57h 20mLufthansa
Sun 22/95:45 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops35h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 16/6C$ 2,043
Tue 26/111:00 p.m.YOW - CPT
3 stops35h 40mSWISS
Tue 10/127:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
3 stops28h 08mSWISS
Deal found 15/6C$ 2,119
Tue 26/115:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops22h 25mKLM
Mon 9/1212:35 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 48mKLM
Deal found 15/6C$ 2,344
Tue 26/1111:25 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops37h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/128:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 4,199
Tue 17/97:30 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/98:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/6C$ 8,177

One-way flights to Cape Town from Ottawa

Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Ottawa to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Ottawa, there is a search form available above.
Tue 27/84:35 p.m.YOW - CPT
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6C$ 3,043
Tue 27/81:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6C$ 4,459

Find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.

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C$ 1,877 - C$ 8,177

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OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/11

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

2 stops33h 18m

C$ 1,877

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/11

3 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

2 stops33h 18m

C$ 1,880

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 17/9

2 stops57h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/9

2 stops35h 08m

C$ 2,043

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/11

3 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

3 stops28h 08m

C$ 2,119

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/11

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/12

2 stops30h 48m

C$ 2,344

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/11

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/12

1 stop24h 39m

C$ 4,199

OttawaCape Town Intl

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 17/9

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/9

1 stop24h 15m

C$ 8,177

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Deals found on 15/6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 June 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 17 June 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS and United Airlines from Ottawa to Cape Town. 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
1,449 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
1,449 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,449 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
7.7
Good
1,887 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,449 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,449 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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.

Lufthansa
6.9
Okay
7,450 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,449 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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 Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town for under C$ 1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Cape Town for under C$ 1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just C$ 1,877, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 3,234.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Cape Town is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,880 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Lufthansa and KLM, starting at C$ 2,043 and C$ 2,344 round-trip. SWISS is 15% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does YOW to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Ottawa Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a YOW to CPT flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Ottawa to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/6.

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

    Air France, KLM and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Ottawa to Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,062). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,523). 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 Cape Town

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Cape Town. 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 437,191 searches. Data last updated 17 June 2024.
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,363AverageC$ 1,876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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