CPT - YOW

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,642
Typical prices: C$ 1,351-C$ 1,939
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Sun 30/9Tue 4/12
CPT - YOW • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 1,010
Typical prices: C$ 1,114-C$ 1,314
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Wed 28/11
CPT - YOW • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Ottawa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 3% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,414 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 18h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Ottawa (CPT-YOW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Ottawa

Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 4 Dec
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6:50 p.m. - 12:25 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
23h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
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2:00 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
C$ 1,642Multiple Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 4 Dec
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6:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
26h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:00 p.m. - 7:40 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
C$ 1,653Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
31h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle
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5:10 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
C$ 1,689Air France
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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1:50 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
29h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
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7:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,732Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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1:15 p.m. - 5:29 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
34h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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2:30 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
37h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,868Multiple Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 4 Dec
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1:50 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
29h 20m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
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7:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
24h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 2,499Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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6:00 a.m. - 7:10 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
43h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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6:50 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
46h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
C$ 3,870Multiple Airlines
Wed, 30 Sep - Fri, 4 Dec
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7:00 a.m. - 12:53 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
47h 53m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl
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5:30 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 10m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Hong Kong Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
C$ 3,919Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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6:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-YOW Ottawa
28h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
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6:55 p.m. - 11:00 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
C$ 8,002Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Ottawa flights

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Ottawa?

Air France (C$ 1,689) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Cape Town to Ottawa in the last 5 days.

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Key details for Cape Town to Ottawa flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,010
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Flights from Cape Town to Ottawa

When to book flights from Cape Town to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cape Town to Ottawa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Ottawa?

    Flights from Cape Town to Ottawa usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Ottawa pass through?

    Connecting flights from Cape Town to Ottawa most commonly pass through:

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 56% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 44% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Ottawa?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Cape Town to Ottawa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,338 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 2,388, a difference of C$ 1,050. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Ottawa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill, and University of Ottawa. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

  • How long does a flight from Cape Town to Ottawa take?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Ottawa takes 0h 00m, covering 20,772 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Ottawa?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Ottawa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,642 to C$ 8,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Ottawa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,403, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Cape Town to Ottawa?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 15m, compared with 23h 16m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ottawa?

    Ottawa is 6 hours behind Cape Town (Eastern Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

    Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Ottawa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Ottawa range from C$ 1,351 to C$ 1,939, with an average of C$ 1,373 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,351 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Ottawa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 1,338 – about C$ 1,050 less than Thursday (44% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Ottawa trip for December. Fares historically average C$ 1,334 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,299 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ottawa Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
    - Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport

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