How long is the flight from South Africa to Ottawa?

Departing from South Africa to Ottawa will take you 24h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12907 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?

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

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.

R10 325+ Flights from South Africa to Ottawa

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Ottawa

Round-trip from	R27 886
One-way from	R10 325
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R24 294

Emirates
4/2-8/2
4 total stops
76h 37m total
South Africa to Ottawa

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16/10
3 total stops
53h 52m total
South Africa to Ottawa

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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 359 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Best flights from South Africa to Ottawa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Wed 4/213:40CPT - YOW

2 stops29h 42mEmirates

Sun 8/25:45YOW - CPT

2 stops46h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9R27 886

Wed 4/220:50CPT - YOW

2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 8/215:10YOW - CPT

1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9R32 015

One-way flights from South Africa to Ottawa
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Ottawa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 16/100:30CPT - YOW

3 stops53h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R10 325

Sat 18/1016:35CPT - YOW

3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9R14 975

Fri 17/1020:00CPT - YOW

1 stop24h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/9R20 181

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CPT - YOW

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

13:40-12:22

2 stops29h 42m

Ottawa

Sun 8/2

5:45-11:40

2 stops46h 55m

R27 886

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

20:50-14:30

2 stops24h 40m

Ottawa

Sun 8/2

15:10-18:00

1 stop19h 50m

R32 015

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

0:30-0:22

3 stops53h 52m

R10 325

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

16:35-19:59

3 stops33h 24m

R14 975

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

20:00-14:13

1 stop24h 13m

R20 181

Cape TownOttawa

CPT - YOW

CPTYOW

Cape Town Intl

Sat 18/10

19:50-9:11

1 stop19h 21m

R20 181

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andAir France 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 386 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France

7,4

Good

1 468 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 924 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 336 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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 24h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12907 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Ottawa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	CheapestR13 643	AverageR22 609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Air France	CheapestR14 103	AverageR20 980	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 679	AverageR19 378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR24 384	AverageR26 913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

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