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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ottawa from C$ 1,341

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — YOW
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Tue 23/128:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops23h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/22:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,341
Tue 23/1211:45 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 57mKLM
Fri 6/25:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,513
Tue 23/127:55 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop38h 15mAir France
Fri 6/25:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop29h 30mAir France
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,520
Tue 23/1211:45 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 57mKLM
Sat 7/25:40 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops57h 15mKLM
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,528
Tue 23/127:55 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/25:40 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 1,531
Tue 23/127:55 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop38h 15mAir France
Thu 5/25:20 p.m.YOW - CPT
1 stop29h 30mAir France
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,549
Tue 23/121:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
3 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/27:15 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12C$ 1,940

Find flight deals from South Africa to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,341

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,296
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/12-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 37m total
  • South Africa to Ottawa
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Return

Price

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop29h 02m

Ottawa

Wed 11/2

6:20 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

2 stops28h 40m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop34h 04m

Ottawa

Tue 3/2

3:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

1 stop19h 50m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops31h 28m

Ottawa

Sat 7/2

6:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop24h 37m

Ottawa

Sun 8/2

5:55 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops39h 15m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop24h 37m

Ottawa

Mon 2/2

2:15 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop18h 55m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-1:32 p.m.

2 stops23h 42m

Ottawa

Fri 6/2

7:27 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop37h 43m

C$ 1,341

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/12

8:50 p.m.-1:32 p.m.

2 stops23h 42m

Ottawa

Mon 9/2

6:20 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 1,341

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Ottawa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ottawa (average of C$ 1,069). Flying from South Africa to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,255). 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 ZA to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Ottawa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from South Africa?

    Located just 10.6 km from the city centre, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ottawa from South Africa.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Ottawa?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Ottawa can take about 29h 02m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,341. Airlines will cover a distance of 12907 km.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Ottawa 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 South Africa to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ottawa (average of C$ 1,069). Flying from South Africa to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,255). 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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