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Cheap flights from Ottawa to South Africa from C$ 1,112

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,738

One-way from

C$ 1,112

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,511
Air France
  • Air France
  • 7/10-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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17/9
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 40m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 509 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 71 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 12 June 2025.

Tue 7/105:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/113:20 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,738
Fri 19/95:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/106:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,801
Fri 19/95:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,842
Thu 18/95:55 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops41h 35mEmirates
Mon 13/101:25 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops29h 44mEmirates
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,866
Thu 18/99:05 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops42h 15mSWISS
Mon 13/107:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
3 stops27h 39mSWISS
Deal found 11/6C$ 1,920
Sun 27/75:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops46h 10mKLM
Sun 3/811:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,021
Mon 4/89:50 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/83:05 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,026
Sun 27/76:33 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops50h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/88:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 2,084
Thu 18/95:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop33h 15mAir France
Mon 13/106:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mAir France
Deal found 11/6C$ 2,276
Wed 25/611:05 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops40h 15mAir Canada
Thu 28/87:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops34h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 2,451
Tue 7/106:00 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Wed 12/116:25 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops49h 48mEmirates
Deal found 11/6C$ 21,359

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to South Africa that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

5:15 p.m.-5:55 a.m.

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

3:20 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 50m

C$ 1,738

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 19/9

5:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

6:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 1,801

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 19/9

5:15 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

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

2 stops31h 25m

C$ 1,842

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

5:55 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

1:25 p.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops29h 44m

C$ 1,866

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

9:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops42h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

7:35 p.m.-5:14 p.m.

3 stops27h 39m

C$ 1,920

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

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

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

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

2 stops31h 07m

C$ 2,021

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Mon 4/8

9:50 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/8

3:05 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops24h 06m

C$ 2,026

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 27/7

6:33 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops50h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/8

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

1 stop19h 58m

C$ 2,084

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

5:15 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

6:50 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

C$ 2,276

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 25/6

11:05 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

7:00 p.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops34h 08m

C$ 2,451

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Deals found on 11/6

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to South Africa

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and Air France 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to South Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 1,345. Users have also found prices from C$ 1,518 and C$ 1,665 on United Airlines and SWISS, respectively.

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

    Most travellers choose Ottawa - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Ottawa - Port Elizabeth or Ottawa - Cape Town Intl 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.

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    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 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to South Africa. 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,108AverageC$ 1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,126AverageC$ 2,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,366AverageC$ 1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,595AverageC$ 1,904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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