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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from C$ 946

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 June 2026.

Thu 4/612:15 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 8/67:20 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops31h 56m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6C$ 1,395
Thu 4/63:10 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 8/67:00 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops33h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6C$ 1,559
Fri 12/65:05 a.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/62:30 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6C$ 1,570
Fri 5/68:05 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/68:15 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6C$ 1,616
Wed 2/99:00 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/127:55 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6C$ 1,643
Sat 24/1010:55 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/117:55 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6C$ 1,672
Mon 14/124:10 p.m.
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/17:55 p.m.
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops33h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6C$ 1,759

Find 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 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,643

One-way from

C$ 946

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 1,766
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/9-1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 02m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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2/9
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 604 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

5:25 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

7:20 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 40m

C$ 1,950

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

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

3 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

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

2 stops32h 52m

C$ 2,120

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 20/7

5:25 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

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

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 2,141

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

7:00 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

2:30 p.m.-1:18 p.m.

3 stops29h 48m

C$ 2,222

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 24/10

7:30 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

3 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

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

3 stops32h 52m

C$ 2,255
Quickest round-trip

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 23/6

5:25 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

11:15 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops31h 25m

C$ 2,284

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 27/8

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

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

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

1 stop26h 10m

C$ 2,293
Cheapest one-way

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

6:55 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

3 stops67h 20m

C$ 946

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

4:00 p.m.-8:35 a.m.

2 stops34h 35m

C$ 1,388

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 21/7

5:25 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop34h 55m

C$ 1,446

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 1,369). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,512). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 9 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
1,598 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
9,794 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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 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. 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 33h 35m. There are 13079 km between Ottawa and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 KLM. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 838 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at C$ 1,303. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 54% 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?

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of C$ 1,369). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,512). 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 9 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapestC$ 838AverageC$ 1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,303AverageC$ 1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,391AverageC$ 1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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