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Cheap flights from Ottawa to South Africa from C$ 1,062

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — JNB
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,743

One-way from

C$ 1,062

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,240
Delta
  • Delta
  • 21/9-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 102h 41m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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17/8
  • 17/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Ottawa to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 506 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 3 July 2025.

Sun 21/95:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops53h 55mDelta
Tue 18/119:30 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops48h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,743
Mon 22/95:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/113:20 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,759
Tue 26/85:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Sun 28/911:15 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 25mKLM
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,763
Mon 22/95:15 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops46h 10mAir France
Mon 17/118:50 a.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop37h 20mAir France
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,774
Mon 1/96:33 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops26h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/98:00 p.m.CPT - YOW
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,875
Thu 28/811:55 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops41h 40mEmirates
Mon 29/91:05 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 04mEmirates
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,913
Tue 23/99:05 a.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops42h 55mSWISS
Thu 13/117:50 p.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 28mSWISS
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,939
Sat 20/98:55 p.m.YOW - CPT
2 stops54h 35mLufthansa
Sun 16/119:30 a.m.CPT - YOW
2 stops59h 38mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7C$ 1,947
Sat 2/88:00 a.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Mon 1/97:35 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 2/7C$ 2,181
Sat 2/83:55 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/87:00 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops34h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 2,299
Sat 2/85:50 p.m.YOW - JNB
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 22/83:05 p.m.JNB - YOW
2 stops24h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 2,341
Sun 6/75:15 p.m.YOW - JNB
2 stops22h 05mKLM
Wed 9/76:50 p.m.JNB - YOW
1 stop26h 15mKLM
Deal found 1/7C$ 2,460

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Ottawa

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 21/9

5:55 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops53h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

9:30 p.m.-3:16 p.m.

2 stops48h 46m

C$ 1,743

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 22/9

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

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

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

2 stops30h 50m

C$ 1,759

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 26/8

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

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

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

2 stops31h 25m

C$ 1,763

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 22/9

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

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

8:50 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop37h 20m

C$ 1,774

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 1/9

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

2 stops26h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

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

1 stop19h 58m

C$ 1,875

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 28/8

11:55 a.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/9

1:05 p.m.-1:09 p.m.

2 stops30h 04m

C$ 1,913

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Tue 23/9

9:05 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops42h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

7:50 p.m.-10:18 p.m.

2 stops33h 28m

C$ 1,939

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 20/9

8:55 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops54h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

9:30 a.m.-2:08 p.m.

2 stops59h 38m

C$ 1,947

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 2/8

8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

2 stops43h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

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

2 stops43h 25m

C$ 2,181

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Sat 2/8

3:55 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops43h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

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

2 stops34h 08m

C$ 2,299

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to South Africa

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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 3 July 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.

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 3 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Delta, andKLM 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 1,416. Users have also found prices from C$ 1,525 and C$ 1,611 on United Airlines and Air France, respectively.

  • 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 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 3 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,104AverageC$ 1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,123AverageC$ 2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,362AverageC$ 1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestC$ 1,590AverageC$ 1,897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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