How long is the flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Cape Town in about 42h 22m. 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$ 1,274 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at C$ 1,427. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Cape Town as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 12/107:00 a.m. -

2 stops25h 10m

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3 stops32h 10m

Deal found 9/10C$ 2,163

Mon 12/1010:00 a.m. -

1 stop23h 20m

Mon 26/108:50 p.m. -

1 stop22h 21m

Deal found 9/10C$ 2,327

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1 stop19h 10m

Tue 1/128:50 p.m. -

1 stop25h 17m

Deal found 9/10C$ 2,626

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1 stop19h 10m

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2 stops26h 07m

Deal found 9/10C$ 2,630

Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -

2 stops25h 10m

Sat 10/103:10 p.m. -

3 stops28h 00m

Deal found 6/10C$ 2,639

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2 stops51h 10m

Wed 30/129:30 a.m. -

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Deal found 7/10C$ 2,798

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2 stops64h 57m

Deal found 7/10C$ 2,928

Sun 27/126:00 a.m. -

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Deal found 7/10C$ 2,965

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2 stops32h 06m

Deal found 7/10C$ 2,975

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,859
One-way from	C$ 1,171
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 1,283

United Airlines
14/2-22/2
3 total stops
65h 58m total
Ottawa to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
23/11-31/12
2 total stops
40h 40m total
Ottawa to Cape Town

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OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 23/11

10:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,171

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 20/11

10:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,263

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 23/11

10:30 a.m.-7:35 a.m.

3 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,383

Quickest round-trip

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 23/11

2:00 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,458

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 20/11

5:25 p.m.-6:25 a.m.

1 stop30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,542

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 15/12

7:50 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

2 stops52h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,612

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 14/2

2:48 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops42h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/2

8:50 p.m.-2:29 p.m.

2 stops24h 39m

C$ 1,859

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 1/2

6:00 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/2

8:50 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

2 stops47h 21m

C$ 1,859

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,833). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

KLM

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Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,319 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sep 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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How long is the flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Cape Town in about 42h 22m. 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$ 1,274 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at C$ 1,427. United Airlines is 39% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,833). 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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