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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg from C$ 1,268

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 May 2026.

Thu 4/62:40 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops34h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 8/68:45 a.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops56h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/5C$ 1,429
Thu 11/68:50 a.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops42h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 15/68:45 a.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops54h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/5C$ 1,464
Wed 10/69:05 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/67:25 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,473
Sat 24/107:30 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/117:35 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,583
Sat 24/102:00 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops22h 35m
Lufthansa
Sun 8/117:55 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops33h 37m
Lufthansa
Deal found 24/5C$ 1,600
Wed 2/93:10 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Lufthansa
Mon 30/117:55 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops29h 23m
Lufthansa
Deal found 25/5C$ 1,657
Fri 19/64:00 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/66:35 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5C$ 1,679

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,429

One-way from

C$ 1,268

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,442
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 4/6-8/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 46m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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12/7
  • 12/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 600 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 8/6

11:15 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/6

7:20 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

3 stops28h 09m

C$ 1,785

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 12/6

8:05 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops55h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

7:00 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops45h 03m

C$ 1,815

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 11/6

5:50 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

3 stops33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

7:20 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops30h 25m

C$ 1,815

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 10/6

5:10 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

6:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,927

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 11/6

6:55 p.m.-8:45 a.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

8:15 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 50m

C$ 2,027

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

5:45 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

3 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

8:40 p.m.-7:18 p.m.

2 stops29h 38m

C$ 2,030
Quickest round-trip

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 11/6

3:10 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

7:00 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

C$ 2,059

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

7:25 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

3 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

8:40 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

3 stops32h 52m

C$ 2,101

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 11/10

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

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

7:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops49h 10m

C$ 2,187
Cheapest one-way

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

9:05 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

2 stops43h 25m

C$ 1,325

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg (average of C$ 830). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,398). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 25 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg, such as KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Air France
7.4
Good
1,591 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,749 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 3 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Departing from Ottawa to Johannesburg will take you 35h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13079 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    KLM, at C$ 830, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Air France. Users have found that KLM is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg (average of C$ 830). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,398). 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 Johannesburg

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 830AverageC$ 1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,291AverageC$ 1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,378AverageC$ 1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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