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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from R15 400

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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 4 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 798

One-way from

R15 400

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R26 007
Air France
  • Air France
  • 16/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R69 267 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R16 868 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 4 February 2025.

Fri 16/57:50YOW - CPT
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/623:15CPT - YOW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R21 798
Fri 16/517:15YOW - CPT
2 stops46h 10mAir France
Sun 1/623:15CPT - YOW
2 stops45h 50mAir France
Deal found 2/2R23 629
Fri 16/517:50YOW - CPT
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/620:00CPT - YOW
2 stops32h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2R23 950

Find flights from Ottawa to Cape Town within your budget

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 4 February 2025.

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OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

7:50-21:25

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

23:15-15:05

2 stops45h 50m

R21 798

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

17:15-21:25

2 stops46h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

23:15-15:05

2 stops45h 50m

R23 629

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 16/5

17:50-17:10

1 stop17h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/6

20:00-22:05

2 stops32h 05m

R23 950

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 2/3

17:45-10:30

3 stops57h 45m

R15 400

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 2/3

17:20-6:30

1 stop30h 10m

R18 458

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Deals found on 3/2

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 4 February 2025.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 470 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BER - CDG

Air France upgraded me on this flight. Thank you! Food was excellent and staff were great.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 470 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 470 reviews
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Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BER - CDG

Air France upgraded me on this flight. Thank you! Food was excellent and staff were great.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 892 reviews
Air France
7,4
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,0

Entertainment

7,0

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BER - CDG

Air France upgraded me on this flight. Thank you! Food was excellent and staff were great.

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, Air France (R23 629), and United Airlines (R23 950) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Cape Town. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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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