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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,260

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Ottawa to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

Wed 21/13:10 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/18:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12C$ 1,260
Mon 20/45:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Sun 3/511:45 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop21h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,527
Sat 17/14:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/18:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,679
Sat 17/15:11 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops41h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/19:30 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops38h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,703
Tue 28/42:50 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/66:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 1,732

Find 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,260

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 3,133
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 27m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Ottawa

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

3:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

8:50 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop24h 37m

C$ 1,260

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

5:15 p.m.-9:45 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

11:45 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

C$ 1,527

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

4:15 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

8:50 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

C$ 1,679

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

5:11 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops41h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops38h 00m

C$ 1,703

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 28/4

2:50 p.m.-11:00 a.m.

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

6:50 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop26h 45m

C$ 1,732

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

3:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 2,058

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

6:20 p.m.-7:40 a.m.

2 stops30h 20m

C$ 2,572

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Deals found on 4/12

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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$ 1,164). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,619). 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 4 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 4 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and United Airlines from Ottawa to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,428 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,428 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Cape Town in about 19h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Ottawa to Cape Town is about 12907 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,249 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at C$ 1,428. United Airlines is 38% 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$ 1,164). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,619). 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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,249AverageC$ 1,849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,428AverageC$ 1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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