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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,185

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 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,930

One-way from

C$ 1,228

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,004
12/8-19/8
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 32m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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19/9
  • 19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (C$ 280 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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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 30 June 2025.

Wed 5/115:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Fri 21/119:30 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 40mDelta
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,858
Sun 30/112:50 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops24h 15mSWISS
Sun 26/48:00 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops43h 15mSWISS
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,880
Sat 29/117:30 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/48:00 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,884
Wed 5/115:57 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 21/118:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop29h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,938
Fri 28/115:45 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 00mEmirates
Sun 26/41:05 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 05mEmirates
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,970
Sun 27/75:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops21h 55mKLM
Sun 3/811:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 29/6C$ 1,994

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Ottawa

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

5:55 a.m.-7:15 p.m.

2 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

9:30 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops33h 40m

C$ 1,858

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 30/11

2:50 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

8:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops43h 15m

C$ 1,880

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 29/11

7:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

8:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops43h 15m

C$ 1,884

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

5:57 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop17h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

8:50 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

2 stops23h 36m

C$ 1,938

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 28/11

5:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/4

1:05 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

C$ 1,970

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

5:15 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 1,994

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 14/8

6:25 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops25h 20m

C$ 1,185

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

2:45 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop18h 35m

C$ 1,531

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Deals found on 30/6

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 30 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Cape Town?

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 30 June 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
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
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Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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$ 1,994 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at C$ 2,081. KLM is 10% 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 30 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,509AverageC$ 2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,540AverageC$ 1,920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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