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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from R15 526

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
Jun 20 — Jun 271
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R57 641

One-way from

R15 526

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R25 064
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 18/10-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 114h 53m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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28/7
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R40 936 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R15 629 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Find flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

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 15 June 2025.

Sat 18/1020:55YOW - CPT
2 stops54h 35mLufthansa
Tue 28/109:30CPT - YOW
2 stops60h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 13/6R57 641
Sat 8/116:20YOW - CPT
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1120:50CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R66 856
Sat 18/1015:55YOW - CPT
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1013:50CPT - YOW
3 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R83 763
Sat 18/1011:55YOW - CPT
2 stops46h 55mEmirates
Tue 28/1013:40CPT - YOW
2 stops29h 33mEmirates
Deal found 13/6R125 160

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 June 2025.
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Ottawa

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 18/10

20:55-9:30

2 stops54h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

9:30-15:48

2 stops60h 18m

R57 641

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 8/11

6:20-16:10

2 stops26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/11

20:50-21:18

2 stops31h 28m

R66 856

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 18/10

15:55-7:10

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

13:50-17:17

3 stops33h 27m

R83 763

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sat 18/10

11:55-16:50

2 stops46h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

13:40-13:13

2 stops29h 33m

R125 160

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 28/7

22:15-13:45

2 stops33h 30m

R15 526

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 18/9

14:45-15:20

1 stop18h 35m

R19 937

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Deals found on 13/6

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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 R110). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 15 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 798 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 148 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 266 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Lufthansa (R57 641), United Airlines (R66 856), and Emirates (R125 160) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Cape Town.

  • 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 holiday 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 R110). Flying from Ottawa to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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