How long is the flight from South Africa to Ottawa?

Departing from South Africa to Ottawa will take you 30h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13079 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 50.0 - 93.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Ottawa?

United Airlines, Air France and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Ottawa.

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

When flying from South Africa to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Ottawa from South Africa, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10,6 km from the centre of Ottawa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ottawa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ottawa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Round-trip from	R16 887
One-way from	R11 439
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R18 088

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59h 50m total
South Africa to Ottawa

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South Africa to Ottawa

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22:00-13:11

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ottawa (average of R13 118). Flying from South Africa to Ottawa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 737). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Air France, andUnited Airlines from South Africa 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.

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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7,4

Good

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KLM

7,8

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1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Ottawa from South Africa, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10,6 km from the centre of Ottawa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Ottawa?
Departing from South Africa to Ottawa will take you 30h 41m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13079 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ottawa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ottawa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ottawa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Ottawa?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ottawa (average of R13 118). Flying from South Africa to Ottawa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R28 737). 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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