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C$ 1,413 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg (YOW-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
United Airlines Logo
2:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YOW-JNB
21h 00m2 stops
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3:05 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.JNB-YOW
24h 06m2 stops
C$ 1,413United Airlines
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Mon, 15 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
United Airlines Logo
5:15 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.YOW-JNB
30h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:05 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.JNB-YOW
24h 06m2 stops
C$ 1,421United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
5:55 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW-JNB
31h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.JNB-YOW
32h 27m2 stops
C$ 1,457Delta
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Sun, 14 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
United Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YOW-JNB
17h 55m1 stop
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3:05 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.JNB-YOW
24h 06m2 stops
C$ 1,512United Airlines
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Tue, 16 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Delta Logo
5:55 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW-JNB
55h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.JNB-YOW
32h 27m2 stops
C$ 1,642Delta
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Sun, 14 Sep - Fri, 26 Sep
Air Canada Logo
9:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.YOW-JNB
42h 15m2 stops
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7:00 p.m. - 11:04 p.m.JNB-YOW
34h 04m2 stops
C$ 1,729Air Canada
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
KLM Logo
5:25 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW-JNB
21h 55m2 stops
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6:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.JNB-YOW
26h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,781KLM
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
KLM Logo
5:25 p.m. - 8:50 a.m.YOW-JNB
33h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
6:50 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.JNB-YOW
26h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,831KLM
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Mon, 15 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Emirates Logo
11:55 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.YOW-JNB
40h 20m2 stops
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7:10 p.m. - 1:04 p.m.JNB-YOW
47h 54m2 stops
C$ 1,875Emirates
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Sun, 14 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
Emirates Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:30 a.m.YOW-JNB
41h 30m2 stops
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7:10 p.m. - 1:04 p.m.JNB-YOW
47h 54m2 stops
C$ 1,900Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Ottawa to Johannesburg, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Ottawa, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost C$ 1,442 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,384 and C$ 2,384 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 1,413
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Ottawa to Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any lounges at Ottawa International Airport?

    Air Canada's Maple Leaf Lounge is past security at Gate 18. This lounge is open to select passengers using Air Canada. If you don't qualify for entry into this lounge, the Aspire Lounge, which is nearby, offers admission for a fee. In these lounges, you can relax in comfortable chairs while enjoying a beverage or snack. Reading materials are also available to help you pass the time away.

  • How can I get from O.R. Tambo International Airport to downtown Johannesburg?

    Hop on the Gautrain and you'll be downtown in about 40 minutes. This is a fast rail service that goes to many parts of the city of Johannesburg. You can catch the Metrorail on the upper level of the airport close to Terminals A & B. The trains leave every 15 minutes so you don't have to rush. You can buy your ticket from a ticket machine using a debit or credit card.

  • Where can I park if I drive myself to Ottawa International Airport?

    You'll have a couple of parking options if you want to leave your car at the airport. If you're driving in the colder months, you might prefer to park in the parking garage. However, they charge by the day for the garage which makes it a lot more expensive. The surface lot offers a deal if you're parking long-term. It is close to the terminals and is within walking distance.

  • What airlines include just one layover on the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    United Airlines and Air Canada provide a flight route with only one layover. If you choose one of these airlines, your plane change could happen in Newark (United States), Montreal (Canada), Toronto (Canada), or LaGuardia (United States). The layover could be as short as 40 minutes or over 20 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was C$ 1,025 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Ottawa and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Ottawa from Ottawa and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg, Emirates or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg are Emirates and KLM. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,880 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,832 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a major airport in Canada. It has a single terminal that is divided into twenty-eight gates for plane departures and arrivals. YOW is the main hub for Air Canada but is also used by several other airlines.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the largest airport in South Africa. It has two terminals. Terminal A is for international flights and Terminal B manages all domestic flights. This airport is very walkable, however, there are shuttles available to help you get around if you need one.
  • There is a hotel at Johannesburg Airport. This is a convenient lodging option if you have a late-night arrival. Day-use rooms are also available upon request. The airport hotel is in Terminal A.
  • Moms can breastfeed in privacy in one of YOW's nursing rooms. They are on Level 1, in both the pre-security and post-security areas, and on Level 2 of the international terminal. The rooms are equipped with changing tables, rocking chairs and bottle warmers.
  • If you want to drive while you're in Johannesburg, you can rent a car while you're at the airport. Car rental desks are conveniently located in the parking garage which is adjacent to the domestic terminal. Some car rental agencies at this airport include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, and SIXT.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2025SYD - WLG
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They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

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