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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 1,217

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,466

One-way from

C$ 1,217

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 1,820
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/5-2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 02m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 466 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Find flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Tue 26/85:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 15mAir France
Tue 9/96:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 10mAir France
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,460
Tue 26/83:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/97:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,624
Tue 26/82:25 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops36h 55mSWISS
Tue 9/97:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops30h 39mSWISS
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,816
Sat 2/85:50 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 22/83:05 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,717
Tue 26/84:05 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops34h 30mBrussels Airlines
Tue 9/97:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops24h 45mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,995
Fri 16/56:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mEmirates
Mon 9/67:10 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops48h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/4C$ 9,037

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Ottawa

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 26/8

5:15 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

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

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 1,460

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 26/8

3:55 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

7:25 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop25h 35m

C$ 1,624

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 26/8

2:25 p.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

7:35 p.m.-8:14 p.m.

2 stops30h 39m

C$ 1,816

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 2/8

5:50 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop17h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

3:05 p.m.-2:13 p.m.

2 stops29h 08m

C$ 2,717

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 26/8

4:05 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

7:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

3 stops24h 45m

C$ 2,995

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

6:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

7:10 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops48h 40m

C$ 9,037

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 23/5

6:30 a.m.-3:55 a.m.

2 stops39h 25m

C$ 1,217

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 23/5

3:17 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 28m

C$ 1,518

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Deals found on 29/4

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
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Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

Related info for your journey

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

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 3 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,637 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and United Airlines, starting at C$ 1,662 and C$ 10,248 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,393). 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 OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo. 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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,028AverageC$ 2,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,122AverageC$ 1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,383AverageC$ 1,839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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