How long is the flight from Ottawa to South Africa?

For as low as C$ 1,578, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Ottawa in 37h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to South Africa is about 12907 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 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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Wed 9/910:37 a.m. -

2 stops24h 33m

Tue 15/98:00 p.m. -

2 stops26h 38m

Deal found 10/8C$ 1,577

Sun 27/97:30 p.m. -

1 stop37h 50m

Tue 13/108:00 p.m. -

1 stop19h 56m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,578

Sat 26/96:05 a.m. -

2 stops27h 15m

Tue 13/108:00 p.m. -

2 stops27h 16m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,602

Sat 26/96:00 a.m. -

1 stop27h 20m

Sat 3/107:50 p.m. -

1 stop26h 48m

Deal found 12/8C$ 1,628

Mon 2/118:30 p.m. -

2 stops33h 35m

Mon 30/112:30 p.m. -

3 stops27h 50m

Deal found 12/8C$ 1,642

Tue 29/95:20 p.m. -

2 stops41h 50m

Tue 13/107:25 p.m. -

2 stops31h 25m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,646

Mon 28/96:00 a.m. -

1 stop27h 20m

Wed 14/105:55 p.m. -

2 stops46h 01m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,651

Sun 27/97:30 p.m. -

2 stops31h 15m

Tue 13/107:20 p.m. -

2 stops31h 30m

Deal found 9/8C$ 1,659

Mon 21/911:10 a.m. -

2 stops40h 10m

Sun 18/108:15 p.m. -

1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 10/8C$ 1,669

Sun 1/117:35 p.m. -

2 stops29h 30m

Sat 30/16:55 p.m. -

2 stops27h 13m

Deal found 11/8C$ 1,669

Sun 6/94:00 p.m. -

2 stops35h 20m

Sun 13/99:15 p.m. -

1 stop21h 10m

Deal found 9/8C$ 1,673

Tue 29/97:30 p.m. -

2 stops39h 40m

Thu 15/105:55 p.m. -

2 stops33h 40m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,676

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Sun 27/97:30 p.m. -

1 stop37h 50m

Tue 13/108:00 p.m. -

1 stop19h 56m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,578

Mon 21/911:10 a.m. -

2 stops40h 10m

Sun 18/108:15 p.m. -

1 stop22h 10m

Deal found 10/8C$ 1,669

Fri 15/15:40 p.m. -

3 stops33h 20m

Thu 28/18:40 p.m. -

3 stops32h 52m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,864

Tue 27/102:00 p.m. -

3 stops41h 00m

Mon 9/113:45 p.m. -

3 stops39h 10m

Deal found 10/8C$ 2,095

Mon 25/19:45 a.m. -

1 stop23h 25m

Fri 29/18:50 p.m. -

1 stop29h 40m

Deal found 7/8C$ 1,598

Sat 26/96:00 a.m. -

1 stop27h 20m

Tue 13/108:00 p.m. -

2 stops23h 59m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,602

Fri 25/96:10 p.m. -

2 stops32h 40m

Fri 2/109:15 p.m. -

1 stop25h 50m

Deal found 11/8C$ 1,847

Sat 26/96:00 a.m. -

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Sat 3/107:50 p.m. -

1 stop26h 48m

Deal found 12/8C$ 1,628

Tue 27/102:00 p.m. -

3 stops41h 00m

Mon 9/111:30 p.m. -

3 stops40h 02m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,961

Sun 7/210:30 a.m. -

2 stops25h 05m

Thu 11/210:00 p.m. -

2 stops47h 29m

Deal found 10/8C$ 1,631

Tue 8/95:20 p.m. -

2 stops41h 50m

Mon 14/97:50 p.m. -

1 stop26h 48m

Deal found 9/8C$ 1,677

Fri 11/95:57 p.m. -

1 stop18h 33m

Fri 2/1010:00 p.m. -

1 stop30h 35m

Deal found 9/8C$ 1,683

Mon 5/103:10 p.m. -

2 stops39h 30m

Tue 13/108:00 p.m. -

1 stop24h 17m

Deal found 7/8C$ 1,688

Thu 24/92:45 p.m. -

3 stops40h 15m

Thu 1/101:30 p.m. -

3 stops36h 15m

Deal found 10/8C$ 2,712

Tue 22/95:20 p.m. -

2 stops43h 10m

Tue 29/97:00 p.m. -

2 stops32h 35m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,701

Mon 7/96:00 a.m. -

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Mon 21/910:25 a.m. -

2 stops36h 13m

Deal found 12/8C$ 1,748

Sat 16/12:48 p.m. -

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Thu 28/110:00 p.m. -

2 stops23h 29m

Deal found 8/8C$ 1,752

Thu 10/96:05 a.m. -

2 stops47h 50m

Mon 14/98:00 a.m. -

2 stops44h 35m

Deal found 7/8C$ 2,095

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2 stops50h 31m

Deal found 10/8C$ 2,651

Find flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa

Round-trip from	C$ 1,568
One-way from	C$ 866
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 2,516

United Airlines
22/9-29/9
3 total stops
59h 36m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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3 total stops
55h 55m total
Ottawa to South Africa

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OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

7:30 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

8:00 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop19h 56m

C$ 1,578

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 25/1

9:45 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

8:50 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 1,598

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

8:00 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops23h 59m

C$ 1,602

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

6:00 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

7:50 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop26h 48m

C$ 1,628

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW Ottawa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sun 7/2

10:30 a.m.-6:35 p.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

10:00 p.m.-2:29 p.m.

2 stops47h 29m

C$ 1,631

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW Ottawa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

11:10 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

8:15 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop22h 10m

C$ 1,669

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

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

2 stops41h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/9

7:50 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop26h 48m

C$ 1,677

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW Ottawa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 11/9

5:57 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

10:00 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop30h 35m

C$ 1,683

OttawaCape Town

YOW Ottawa - CPT Cape Town Intl

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

3:10 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/10

8:00 p.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop24h 17m

C$ 1,688

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW Ottawa - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

5:20 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops43h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

7:00 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 1,701

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YOW-JNB

YOW-CPT

YOW-PLZ

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 1,408). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,516). 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 and United 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

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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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

1,557 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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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

10,112 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,557 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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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$ 1,578, United Airlines can have you in South Africa from Ottawa in 37h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to South Africa is about 12907 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa (average of C$ 1,408). Flying from Ottawa to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 2,516). 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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KLM	CheapestC$ 837	AverageC$ 1,439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 1,246	AverageC$ 1,671	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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