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R19 504 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flight Deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo (YOW-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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.

Recent return flight deals from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to OR Tambo.
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19:30 - 18:35YOW-JNB
41h 05m2 stops
19:35 - 17:06JNB-YOW
51h 31m2 stops
R22 801United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 25
18:10 - 8:35YOW-JNB
56h 25m2 stops
19:00 - 16:25JNB-YOW
51h 25m2 stops
R23 551Lufthansa
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Mon, Apr 21 - Sat, May 24
17:15 - 8:30YOW-JNB
33h 15m1 stop
18:50 - 15:05JNB-YOW
26h 15m1 stop
R24 375Air France
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Mon, Apr 21 - Sat, May 24
17:15 - 21:20YOW-JNB
22h 05m2 stops
18:50 - 15:05JNB-YOW
26h 15m1 stop
R24 525
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Mon, Apr 21 - Sat, May 24
14:45 - 7:05YOW-JNB
34h 20m2 stops
20:25 - 22:12JNB-YOW
31h 47m2 stops
R25 368Air Canada
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Fri, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 21
17:50 - 18:35YOW-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
19:35 - 17:06JNB-YOW
51h 31m2 stops
R25 406United Airlines
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Fri, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 25
6:15 - 22:00YOW-JNB
33h 45m2 stops
19:40 - 16:10JNB-YOW
26h 30m1 stop
R26 605
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Fri, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 21
13:00 - 9:20YOW-JNB
38h 20m3 stops
19:35 - 21:09JNB-YOW
31h 34m2 stops
R26 717SWISS
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Mon, Apr 21 - Sat, May 24
14:45 - 10:25YOW-JNB
37h 40m3 stops
20:25 - 21:37JNB-YOW
31h 12m2 stops
R36 347SWISS
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Fri, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 21
17:15 - 8:30YOW-JNB
33h 15m1 stop
18:50 - 15:05JNB-YOW
26h 15m1 stop
R117 586Air France
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, Jun 9

Flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo 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, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Ottawa, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Friday 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 March, where tickets cost R20 890 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R35 242 and R30 052 respectively.

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Low season

August

High season

April

Cheapest flight

R19 504
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Ottawa to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R1 041 for a one-way ticket and R1 217 for a return.

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

    On your way to Johannesburg, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing 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.

  • 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 return 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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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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Top airline flying from Ottawa to OR Tambo

 
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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7,4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1478 reviews
8,1Crew
7,0Entertainment
7,4Boarding
7,4Comfort
7,0Food
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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!

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025CDG - PNR
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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.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

Georgian Airways check in staff initially denied us, because they thought passengers required transit visas to transfer on connecting flights. This required 70 minutes for them to call multiple people to confirm how transfers worked. They did not apologize once accepting our check in. Onboard, the four hour flight gave stale bread with spam slices as lunch. The only included drinks were still or sparkling water.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

Not great , just ok . I expected better food but it did not deliver . Flight staff was ok . The guy at the drop off bag counter was the only saving grace in this whole trip . He was pleasant, friendly and very helpful . You couldn’t ask for a better assistance from him .

There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

Very good crew. Food service above average. Seats very small for a 12 hours flight.

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

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