R3 167+ Cheap flights from Ottawa

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YOW — CPT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Ottawa

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Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

R1 997 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Ottawa (avg. price of R14 980).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.

Fri 1/518:25
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/519:25
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 246
Wed 15/45:45
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/521:15
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R15 564
Mon 20/417:10
YOW
-
CPT
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Sun 3/523:45
CPT
-
YOW
1 stop21h 15m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R15 708
Wed 22/417:45
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops45h 35m
KLM
Thu 30/418:00
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R15 724
Wed 22/421:00
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/419:25
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 787
Tue 21/45:45
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops45h 35m
Air Canada
Wed 29/48:45
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops46h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2R15 819
Thu 23/414:05
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/419:25
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R15 867
Mon 20/418:20
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops30h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 29/48:45
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops44h 21m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2R15 883
Fri 24/417:10
YOW
-
JNB
1 stop35h 55m
KLM
Thu 30/418:00
JNB
-
YOW
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Deal found 28/2R15 931
Thu 23/410:15
YOW
-
JNB
2 stops38h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 29/48:45
JNB
-
YOW
2 stops46h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/2R16 074
Tue 28/420:05
YOW
-
CPT
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/618:50
CPT
-
YOW
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R16 408
Sun 31/517:25
YOW
-
CPT
2 stops46h 00m
KLM
Sat 6/623:15
CPT
-
YOW
2 stops45h 45m
KLM
Deal found 26/2R16 488

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

22:05-6:40

2 stops50h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:25-12:25

1 stop23h 00m

R15 899

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

17:10-21:45

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

23:45-15:00

1 stop21h 15m

R16 042

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Wed 15/4

17:50-18:30

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

15:05-10:03

2 stops24h 58m

R16 503

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

18:25-21:25

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

23:15-15:00

2 stops45h 45m

R16 806

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

14:40-9:30

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

19:50-9:11

1 stop19h 21m

R17 633

OttawaJohannesburg

YOW - JNB

YOWJNB

Ottawa

Fri 12/6

17:25-11:05

1 stop35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

18:00-15:00

1 stop27h 00m

R17 681

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 15/3

5:40-21:55

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

7:40-15:00

2 stops37h 20m

R25 177

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 5/7

17:50-17:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/7

17:55-10:03

2 stops46h 08m

R25 575

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 15/3

11:10-17:00

2 stops23h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

19:50-9:11

1 stop19h 21m

R25 702

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 12/4

5:40-9:00

3 stops45h 20m

R11 649

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa (average of R13 177). Flying from Ottawa in July will prove the most costly (average of R18 461). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Ottawa?

From Ottawa you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Toronto (836 flights per day), Montreal (196 flights per day) and Chicago (164 flights per day).

Halifax Intl
Halifax Intl
From R1 861

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Ottawa?

The cheapest city to fly to from Ottawa is Halifax Intl, with prices starting at R1 861. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Halifax Intl
Halifax Intl
From R1 861

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Ottawa?

    The most selected flight destinations from Ottawa for the current month are Fort Lauderdale, Cancún, New Delhi. While Fort Lauderdale, Cancún, New Delhi are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Ottawa for as low as R1 861 to Halifax (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R2 104 to fly from Ottawa.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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