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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,630
Typical prices: C$ 1,837-C$ 2,479
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Mon 14/9Mon 21/9
YOW - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 1,114
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Mon 5/10
YOW - JNB • 3 stops
Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Johannesburg. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,804 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 03m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg (YOW-JNB)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Johannesburg

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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2:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
28h 40m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,630Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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2:30 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
30h 40m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,642Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
45h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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2:30 p.m. - 8:20 a.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
48h 50m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,648Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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2:30 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
28h 40m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 1,670Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 1 Dec
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7:20 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m2 stops Calgary Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:59 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
31h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Calgary
C$ 1,904KLM
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 1 Dec
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7:20 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m2 stops Calgary Amsterdam Schiphol
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7:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
26h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
C$ 1,905KLM
Wed, 2 Sep - Tue, 1 Dec
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7:20 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m2 stops Calgary Amsterdam Schiphol
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11:59 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
31h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Calgary
C$ 1,906KLM
Sun, 7 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
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2:00 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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10:00 p.m. - 2:18 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
47h 18m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 1,982United Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
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2:48 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 47m1 stop Newark
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10:00 p.m. - 9:56 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
30h 56m1 stop Newark
C$ 1,982United Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
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2:48 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 47m1 stop Newark
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10:00 p.m. - 2:29 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-YOW Ottawa
23h 29m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
C$ 1,982United Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Ottawa usually cost between C$ 1,994 and C$ 2,515 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,630 on Multiple Airlines (14 Sep–21 Sep).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is October, where tickets cost C$ 1,352 (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$ 2,824 and C$ 2,486 respectively.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,114
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 29% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was C$ 1,114 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,630 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?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance 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, KLM or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg are KLM and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,351 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 1,503 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.

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.

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