What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to South Africa?

Most travellers choose Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Ottawa - Cape Town Intl or Ottawa - Port Elizabeth when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Ottawa to South Africa are Air France, KLM and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to South Africa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of June. Prices to South Africa from Ottawa average C$ 1,851. You can even find prices in June for less than C$ 1,851, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as C$ 1,240. The month of August appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Ottawa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 27%.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa

Round-trip from	C$ 1,466
One-way from	C$ 1,084
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	June
Average price	C$ 1,820

Air Canada
26/5-2/6
3 total stops
65h 02m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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11/6
3 total stops
37h 20m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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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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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to South Africa. 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

Sun 1/67:50 a.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/62:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 1,611

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

Fri 9/55:15 p.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops46h 10mAir France

Wed 9/72:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 05mAir France

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,741

Sun 1/67:29 p.m.YOW - CPT

1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/68:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 1,765

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

Fri 20/67:15 p.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops44h 10mKLM

Wed 25/611:15 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 07mKLM

Deal found 29/4C$ 2,516

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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Mon 26/56:55 p.m.YOW - JNB

1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/67:35 p.m.JNB - YOW

2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,466

Mon 26/55:15 p.m.YOW - JNB

1 stop33h 35mAir France

Mon 2/66:50 p.m.JNB - YOW

1 stop26h 15mAir France

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,637

Mon 26/52:35 p.m.YOW - JNB

3 stops60h 45mSWISS

Mon 2/67:35 p.m.JNB - YOW

2 stops27h 29mSWISS

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,662

Sun 1/67:29 p.m.YOW - CPT

1 stop37h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 17/68:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,766

Sun 1/67:50 a.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/62:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,613

Fri 9/55:15 p.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops46h 10mAir France

Wed 9/72:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 05mAir France

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,741

Fri 16/56:15 p.m.YOW - JNB

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/67:00 p.m.JNB - YOW

2 stops29h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 10,248

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Fri 9/55:15 p.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops46h 10mAir France

Wed 9/72:00 p.m.CPT - YOW

2 stops31h 05mAir France

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,741

Fri 9/56:30 a.m.YOW - CPT

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/72:35 p.m.CPT - YOW

3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,960

Fri 16/56:30 a.m.YOW - JNB

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/69:50 a.m.JNB - YOW

2 stops33h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 6,893

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

Fri 16/56:15 p.m.YOW - JNB

1 stop17h 30mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/67:00 p.m.JNB - YOW

2 stops49h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 10,244

One-way flights from Ottawa to South Africa
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Wed 11/62:10 p.m.YOW - CPT

3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,084

Fri 23/56:30 a.m.YOW - JNB

2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 1,217

Wed 11/63:17 p.m.YOW - CPT

1 stop19h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4C$ 1,474

Fri 23/53:17 p.m.YOW - JNB

1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4C$ 1,518

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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

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:50 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

2:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

C$ 1,611

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

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

5:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/7

2:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops31h 05m

C$ 1,741

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:29 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop37h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

8:00 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop19h 58m

C$ 1,765

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

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 20/6

7:15 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops44h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/6

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 2,516

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

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa 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 ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Air France and United Airlines from Ottawa to South Africa have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

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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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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

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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

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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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to South Africa?
Located just 10.6 km from the city centre, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Ottawa.
What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to South Africa?
Most travellers choose Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Ottawa - Cape Town Intl or Ottawa - Port Elizabeth when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 989). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa 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 South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,028	AverageC$ 2,118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air France	CheapestC$ 1,122	AverageC$ 1,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	CheapestC$ 1,383	AverageC$ 2,014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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