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Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg from C$ 1,400

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Cheap flight deals 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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9:05 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.YOW-JNB
40h 05m3 stops
12:10 p.m. - 1:52 p.m.JNB-YOW
31h 42m2 stops
C$ 2,271
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vie., 7 jun. - vie., 14 jun.
2:40 p.m. - 9:10 a.m.YOW-JNB
36h 30m2 stops
7:00 p.m. - 8:42 a.m.JNB-YOW
43h 42m2 stops
C$ 2,291
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vie., 7 jun. - vie., 14 jun.
10:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.YOW-JNB
41h 10m2 stops
8:15 p.m. - 8:44 p.m.JNB-YOW
30h 29m2 stops
C$ 2,829
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 13 jul.
5:30 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW-JNB
25h 35m2 stops
2:30 p.m. - 1:13 p.m.JNB-YOW
28h 43m3 stops
C$ 2,880
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 13 jul.
6:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YOW-JNB
17h 45m1 stop
3:05 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.JNB-YOW
33h 50m2 stops
C$ 2,942United Airlines
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vie., 7 jun. - vie., 14 jun.
5:00 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW-JNB
22h 20m2 stops
6:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
C$ 2,947Air France
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 13 jul.
5:00 p.m. - 8:40 a.m.YOW-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
6:50 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
C$ 3,089Air France
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 13 jul.
4:05 p.m. - 7:10 a.m.YOW-JNB
33h 05m3 stops
6:05 p.m. - 9:54 p.m.JNB-YOW
33h 49m3 stops
C$ 3,228
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sáb., 29 jun. - sáb., 13 jul.

Flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 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 February, where tickets cost C$ 1,586 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 3,062 and C$ 2,944 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

April

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,400
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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$ 1,022 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,658 for a round-trip.

  • 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 SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg, Air France or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,791 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,274 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1592 reviews
7.3Food
7.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.6Comfort
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The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

2.0 MediocreDavor, Mar. 2024AMS - ZAG
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The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

The worst airline. Cancelled flight 30 min before boarding and rebooked on flight after 3 days.

Mostly fine. Minor delays departing and arriving. Quite a cramped plane, not so much as regards legroom but very narrow seats. Quiet nice food. Non-working USB charger. Flight attendants were helpful but not particularly proactive — one had to work to get their attention (but all was fine once they notice you), very Dutch style:)

I travel frequently. The flight was late again... KLM should really try and be on time

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

The plane was clean and the staff was friendly. Food and drinks as expected on international flights. The entertainment system was old style, with a pullout controller, and selections not as extensive as on other flights.

Flight was late and crew were unwilling to help with information on connections. Call light had been on for 61 minutes without tesponse.

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

Super friendly crew. Leg space and entertainment system are below average

Everything was on time and efficient - expected from a Swiss crew. But the entertainment system was pretty bad - the display was old. Food was pretty bad and a couple of times they started serving drinks and then just skipped past my row (and likely several others)

They went out of their way. It was very clean and friendly.

There were multiple delays and the food was poor. Better food.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

Flight canceled Terrible Post flight management Kept in airport 1 hours with promises of transport but none came

We so appreciated that our connecting flight waited for 6 of us!!!

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

The check in was horrible. I stood in line for 1 hour to check in with an Air France ticket. Then I was told I had to go to Delta counter onstead to check in instead. It made no sense.

Excellent apart from transport to actual plane 10 minutes from the actual gate , walking out in the tarmac in the rain and having to climb stairs to enter while holding luggage.

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Good aorcraft 777 but Worst food ever Breakfast was a bû’with matonnaise… Staff was nice but invisible most of the flight

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

I have used Air France and KLM many times it will help if they change their menu's feel like it's been the same for years!!!, Especially the breakfast. Overall the flight was good and enjoyable.

We transited through Chad and what was supposed to be a 1hr 20 minutes transit time lasted over 4hrs. We didn't get regular updates until we complained. After a 10hr flight from Paris no form of refreshment given and finally arrived Abuja over 6hrs later and none of my bags came

The line at boarding was not well organized and managed

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

The crew was great and handled our unexpected detour with proactive communication.

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

Two flights,both poor. No entertainment. Cramped and uncomfortable seats, little space, the rest was OK. Staff were acceptable good.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

boarding needs to be streamlined load the back of the plane first

Try to humanize onboarding and take AI out. It's embarrassing and useless

no kiosks to check in with- it’s 2024!!! the flight was so hot and uncomfortable - not sure if that’s what caused a lady to faint during the flight but i was absolutely miserable.

I did not get to this flight because of the reason I mentioned in previous review

Air Canada from Edmonton to Toronto was disappointing but Lufthansa from Toronto to Frankfurt was excellent.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

Food was OK.. nothing to rave about but it was tasty enough. Many choices to choose from for entertainment. Seats tight but comfortable. Flight attendants cheerful & helpful.

I ended up buying (for $340) "extra space" seats because I my flying partner was given a STY boarding pass, leading me to conclude that she was on standby and that we had to buy seats on the flight. I later learned that the flight was not sold out and that we could have gotten on as usual. To be honest, I felt swindled.

I'm Canadian. I have the unfortunate experience of pretty not having the choice to fly with them. THEY ARE TERRIBLE.

It was timely boarding, well organized. The food was weird in a flight to Buenos Aires. I felt as if I were flying to Asia because of the chicken teriyaki. In my section flight attendants spoke only German and English. I wondered why no Spanish speaker was hired for a flight to Latam. In that Lufthansa needs to be more customer oriented. Compared to other airlines the four seat in the middle is less comfortable. That said, staff was polite and efficient, the entertainment system worked well. It was ultimately a peaceful, well organized and safe flight. Thank you !

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/6mié.
3 stops
33h 55mYOW-JNB
C$ 1,400
19/6mié.
2 stops
23h 45mYOW-JNB
C$ 1,431

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Last minute flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5jue.
multi-stop
43h 00mYOW-JNB
28/5mar.
multi-stop
33h 49mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,387
12/5dom.
multi-stop
38h 30mYOW-JNB
28/5mar.
multi-stop
24h 57mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,420
12/5dom.
multi-stop
38h 30mYOW-JNB
29/5mié.
multi-stop
30h 17mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,427
12/5dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
41h 30mYOW-JNB
26/5dom.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 48mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,447
10/5vie.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mYOW-JNB
27/5lun.
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 48mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,490
9/5jue.
multi-stopAir France
33h 40mYOW-JNB
29/5mié.
multi-stopAir France
26h 00mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,642
9/5jue.
multi-stopAir France
22h 20mYOW-JNB
27/5lun.
multi-stopAir France
26h 00mJNB-YOW
C$ 2,650
9/5jue.
multi-stopKLM
22h 20mYOW-JNB
27/5lun.
multi-stopKLM
31h 29mJNB-YOW
C$ 3,111
9/5jue.
multi-stopSWISS
37h 45mYOW-JNB
28/5mar.
multi-stopSWISS
28h 05mJNB-YOW
C$ 6,056
9/5jue.
multi-stopSWISS
32h 30mYOW-JNB
28/5mar.
multi-stopSWISS
28h 05mJNB-YOW
C$ 6,094

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Ottawa - Johannesburg Flights

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Ottawa (undefined)Canada

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

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Johannesburg - Ottawa

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