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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Ottawa from R10 789

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — YOW
Jan 29 — Feb 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cape Town to Ottawa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 December 2025.

Wed 28/113:40CPT - YOW
2 stops33h 43mEmirates
Sun 1/25:45YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 00mEmirates
Deal found 27/12R28 532
Wed 28/120:50CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/215:10YOW - CPT
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/12R30 766

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R28 532

One-way from

R10 789

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 478
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 28/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 43m total
  • Cape Town to Ottawa
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4/5
  • 4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R39 022 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R22 744 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Ottawa 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 30 December 2025.
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Cape Town

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

13:40-16:23

2 stops33h 43m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

5:45-16:45

2 stops28h 00m

R28 532

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

20:50-21:18

2 stops31h 28m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

15:10-18:00

1 stop19h 50m

R30 766

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

17:15-9:41

2 stops47h 26m

R11 906

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

0:30-13:26

3 stops42h 56m

R11 923

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

23:30-17:45

3 stops48h 15m

R11 940

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-0:22

2 stops37h 47m

R11 973

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-0:22

2 stops37h 47m

R12 023

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/5

23:30-0:22

3 stops54h 52m

R12 390

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

23:30-13:26

3 stops43h 56m

R12 523

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

23:15-15:00

2 stops45h 45m

R14 891

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Ottawa?

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to Ottawa chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 88% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Ottawa on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Ottawa?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Cape Town to Ottawa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R20 755.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Ottawa?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Ottawa, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 21m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Ottawa?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to Ottawa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 39m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 30 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and United Airlines from Cape Town to Ottawa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 124 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Ottawa. 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 Cape Town to Ottawa?

    Emirates and United Airlines can get you from Cape Town to Ottawa in just under 27h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12907 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Cape Town to Ottawa is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R15 067 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is KLM, starting at R16 662. Users have found that United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Ottawa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Ottawa. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 067AverageR16 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 662AverageR23 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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