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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,112

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,738

One-way from

C$ 1,112

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 1,911
Air France
  • Air France
  • 7/10-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 237 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 92 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Tue 7/105:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/113:20 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,738
Sun 27/75:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops46h 10mKLM
Sun 3/811:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,021
Sun 27/76:33 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops50h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/88:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,084
Tue 7/106:00 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/116:25 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops49h 48mEmirates
Deal found 11/6C$ 21,359

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Ottawa

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

5:15 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

3:20 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 50m

C$ 1,738

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

5:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 2,021

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

6:33 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops50h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

8:00 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop19h 58m

C$ 2,084

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

6:00 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

6:25 p.m.-1:13 p.m.

2 stops49h 48m

C$ 21,359

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 17/9

5:55 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

C$ 1,112

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

11:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops41h 40m

C$ 1,345

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

9:50 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop23h 30m

C$ 1,518

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Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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$ 1,057). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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 12 June 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Cape Town is KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 2,021 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Emirates, starting at C$ 2,084 and C$ 21,359 round-trip. KLM is 9% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

  • 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$ 1,057). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,606). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,508AverageC$ 2,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,601AverageC$ 2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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