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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Cape Town from R16 196

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CPT
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R22 421

One-way from

R16 196

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R27 094
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 27m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R59 770 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R17 406 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from Ottawa to Cape Town

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 15 April 2025.

Sun 1/67:50YOW - CPT
2 stops31h 20mKLM
Tue 17/623:15CPT - YOW
2 stops31h 07mKLM
Deal found 13/4R22 421
Thu 29/57:50YOW - CPT
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/623:15CPT - YOW
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R22 761
Tue 4/1110:35YOW - CPT
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 21/1120:50CPT - YOW
1 stop33h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/4R23 140
Tue 4/115:55YOW - CPT
2 stops54h 20mDelta
Fri 21/1121:30CPT - YOW
2 stops57h 40mDelta
Deal found 13/4R25 013
Wed 5/1117:20YOW - CPT
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Sat 22/1115:20CPT - YOW
2 stops30h 50mAir France
Deal found 13/4R26 413
Thu 9/106:00YOW - CPT
2 stops28h 50mEmirates
Sat 25/1013:05CPT - YOW
2 stops41h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/4R28 854

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Ottawa

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

7:50-21:10

2 stops31h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

23:15-0:22

2 stops31h 07m

R22 421

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 29/5

7:50-21:25

2 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

23:15-15:05

2 stops45h 50m

R22 761

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Mon 1/9

17:50-17:20

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

20:00-21:35

2 stops55h 35m

R23 348

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

6:00-16:50

2 stops28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/10

13:05-0:10

2 stops41h 05m

R28 854

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

6:30-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

R16 196

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Fri 19/9

18:05-11:50

2 stops35h 45m

R16 612

OttawaCape Town

YOW - CPT

YOWCPT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

15:17-17:10

1 stop19h 53m

R19 715

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/4

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cape Town

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

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 15 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 656 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 760 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 195 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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, KLM (R22 421), United Airlines (R23 348), and Emirates (R28 854) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Cape Town. These flights start at 25% 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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