How long is the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

United Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 29h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Ottawa and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13079 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Located just 10,6 km from the city centre, Ottawa is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Ottawa. Booking flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.

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Round-trip from	R18 511
One-way from	R17 295
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R24 826

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 745). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R43 804). 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 for a return flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R15 679 and R17 828 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 511 on Air Canada (Jan 31–Feb 3).

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Located just 10,6 km from the city centre, Ottawa is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Ottawa. Booking flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Johannesburg OR Tambo should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
United Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 29h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Ottawa and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13079 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 745). Flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R43 804). 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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Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R15 679 and R17 828 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 511 on Air Canada (Jan 31–Feb 3).

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Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R15 679 and R17 828 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R18 511 on Air Canada (Jan 31–Feb 3).