How long is the flight from Ottawa to South Africa?

For as low as C$ 1,409, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Ottawa in 25h 46m. The distance from Ottawa to South Africa is about 13079 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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.

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).

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

Most travellers choose Ottawa - Cape Town Intl, Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 United Airlines, KLM and Air France. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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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ven. 1/56:25 p.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops30h 35m

Multiple Airlines

mer. 27/57:25 p.m.

JNB

YOW

2 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,307

mer. 15/45:45 a.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops45h 35m

Multiple Airlines

mar. 12/59:15 p.m.

JNB

YOW

1 stop25h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/2C$ 1,334

mer. 22/45:45 a.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops45h 35m

Multiple Airlines

mar. 28/47:25 p.m.

JNB

YOW

1 stop27h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3C$ 1,346

lun. 20/45:10 p.m.

YOW

CPT

1 stop22h 35m

KLM

dim. 3/511:45 p.m.

CPT

YOW

1 stop21h 15m

KLM

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,346

mar. 10/39:15 a.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops39h 50m

Multiple Airlines

mer. 1/49:15 p.m.

JNB

YOW

1 stop21h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2C$ 1,347

mar. 21/45:45 a.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops45h 35m

Air Canada

mer. 29/48:45 a.m.

JNB

YOW

2 stops46h 51m

Air Canada

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,356

jeu. 23/42:05 p.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops34h 35m

Multiple Airlines

mer. 29/47:25 p.m.

JNB

YOW

1 stop23h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,360

lun. 20/46:20 p.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops30h 20m

Air Canada

mer. 29/48:45 a.m.

JNB

YOW

2 stops44h 21m

Air Canada

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,361

mar. 21/48:05 p.m.

YOW

JNB

2 stops55h 15m

Air Canada

lun. 27/48:45 a.m.

JNB

YOW

2 stops42h 31m

Air Canada

Deal found 1/3C$ 1,364

ven. 24/45:10 p.m.

YOW

JNB

1 stop35h 55m

KLM

jeu. 30/46:00 p.m.

JNB

YOW

1 stop27h 00m

KLM

Deal found 28/2C$ 1,365

mar. 28/48:05 p.m.

YOW

CPT

2 stops32h 55m

Multiple Airlines

ven. 5/66:50 p.m.

CPT

YOW

1 stop28h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/2C$ 1,406

dim. 31/55:25 p.m.

YOW

CPT

2 stops46h 00m

KLM

sam. 6/611:15 p.m.

CPT

YOW

2 stops45h 45m

KLM

Deal found 26/2C$ 1,413

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Round-trip from	C$ 1,307
One-way from	C$ 915
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 1,593

1/5-27/5
4 total stops
65h 30m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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26/4
3 total stops
32h 35m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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Price

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

mer. 22/4

10:44 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 28/4

10:25 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops29h 38m

C$ 1,409

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

mer. 15/4

5:50 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 19/4

3:05 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops24h 58m

C$ 1,414

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

dim. 31/5

7:20 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 6/6

11:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops45h 45m

C$ 1,433

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

ven. 1/5

6:25 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 15/6

11:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops45h 45m

C$ 1,440

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

ven. 1/5

2:40 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 15/6

7:50 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop19h 21m

C$ 1,511

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

ven. 12/6

5:25 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 26/6

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

1 stop27h 00m

C$ 1,515

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

lun. 20/4

5:10 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops22h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dim. 3/5

9:55 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops35h 05m

C$ 1,622

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

dim. 31/5

3:10 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

sam. 6/6

7:50 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop19h 21m

C$ 1,922

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

dim. 15/3

5:40 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 30/3

7:40 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops37h 20m

C$ 2,158

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

dim. 12/4

5:40 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

3 stops45h 20m

C$ 998

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YOW-ZA0

YOW-CPT

YOW-JNB

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 784). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,523). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines from Ottawa to South Africa 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

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Air France

7.4

Good

1,541 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,371 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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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.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to South Africa?
For as low as C$ 1,409, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Ottawa in 25h 46m. The distance from Ottawa to South Africa is about 13079 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to South Africa?
Most travellers choose Ottawa - Cape Town Intl, Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 784). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,523). 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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Air France	CheapestC$ 1,104	AverageC$ 1,509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,124	AverageC$ 1,700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	CheapestC$ 1,230	AverageC$ 1,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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