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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from C$ 1,206

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Sun 1/116:00 p.m.
YOW
-
CPT
1 stop17h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 18/118:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YOW
1 stop19h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4C$ 1,528
Mon 2/117:25 p.m.
YOW
-
CPT
2 stops39h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 18/118:50 p.m.
CPT
-
YOW
1 stop19h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4C$ 1,627
Mon 20/45:10 p.m.
YOW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Sun 3/511:45 p.m.
CPT
-
YOW
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 13/4C$ 1,703
Fri 1/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
CPT
2 stops46h 00m
KLM
Mon 15/611:15 p.m.
CPT
-
YOW
2 stops45h 45m
KLM
Deal found 13/4C$ 1,714

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,714

One-way from

C$ 1,206

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,652
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/5-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 630 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

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

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

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

2 stops45h 45m

C$ 1,714

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 7/6

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

2 stops32h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

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

2 stops45h 45m

C$ 1,832

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 28/5

12:00 p.m.-12:55 p.m.

2 stops42h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

7:30 p.m.-7:46 p.m.

2 stops30h 16m

C$ 1,912

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 31/5

12:00 p.m.-11:30 a.m.

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

1:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 2,064

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 8/5

12:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops46h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

1:15 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

C$ 2,065

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 20/8

2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

7:30 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 2,178
Quickest round-trip

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

5:50 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

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

1 stop19h 21m

C$ 2,226

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 28/5

4:00 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

3 stops39h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

2:15 p.m.-5:11 p.m.

3 stops32h 56m

C$ 2,245

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 26/6

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

2 stops46h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

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

2 stops45h 45m

C$ 2,287

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 12/8

2:35 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

2 stops37h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/8

7:30 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops32h 40m

C$ 2,358

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,129). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,713). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM and United Airlines from Ottawa to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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
9,587 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Airlines like KLM fly from Ottawa to Cape Town in about 46h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Ottawa to Cape Town is about 12907 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 1,236 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at C$ 1,380. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town (average of C$ 1,129). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,713). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,236AverageC$ 1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestC$ 1,380AverageC$ 1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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