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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Ottawa to OR Tambo currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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14:10 - 7:05YOW-JNB
33h 55m2 stops
20:25 - 19:22JNB-YOW
29h 57m2 stops
R29 437
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 21
18:10 - 9:30YOW-JNB
56h 20m2 stops
10:10 - 18:12JNB-YOW
39h 02m2 stops
R29 564Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 14
16:00 - 10:25YOW-JNB
35h 25m2 stops
10:10 - 15:03JNB-YOW
35h 53m3 stops
R29 890
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 14
16:00 - 10:25YOW-JNB
35h 25m2 stops
10:10 - 18:12JNB-YOW
39h 02m2 stops
R30 089
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 14
13:00 - 10:25YOW-JNB
38h 25m3 stops
12:15 - 18:58JNB-YOW
37h 43m3 stops
R33 329SWISS
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 14
16:45 - 10:25YOW-JNB
34h 40m3 stops
20:25 - 19:22JNB-YOW
29h 57m2 stops
R37 946SWISS
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 21
17:00 - 21:20YOW-JNB
22h 20m2 stops
23:15 - 14:50JNB-YOW
45h 35m2 stops
R78 716Air France
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, Jun 9
17:00 - 8:10YOW-JNB
33h 10m1 stop
18:50 - 14:50JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
R87 188Air France
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, Jun 9
16:00 - 8:30YOW-JNB
34h 30m3 stops
19:00 - 13:46JNB-YOW
24h 46m2 stops
R179 084Brussels Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Mon, Jun 9
16:00 - 8:30YOW-JNB
34h 30m3 stops
19:00 - 13:46JNB-YOW
24h 46m3 stops
R179 554Brussels Airlines
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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 flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Ottawa to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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 R20 964 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is R37 656 and R28 858 respectively.

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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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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 007 for a one-way ticket and R1 626 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.

  • 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 R23 452 and an overall rating of 7,4, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R37 266 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 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 airlines 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1527 reviews
7,4Comfort
7,4Boarding
7,0Entertainment
8,1Crew
7,0Food
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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 .

6,0 GoodLeah, Oct 2024EWR - CDG
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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

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

They lost my baggage and I still have not got it back. Disgrace

They lost my lauggage and I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT. NO ONE IS HELPING! PLEASE HELP FIND MY LOST LAUGGAGE

Extremely poor. First - and oddly enough, Air France denied access to the Business Class lounge at CDG to all of us - although we were all flying Business Class. It is amazing that an airline denies lounge access to its passengers flying on business and paying several thousand dollars each ticket. Second, the food on Business Class on absolutely horrible. Air France must have made an effort to prepare bad tasting dishes (not even the ice cream was good). Third, the cabin temperature was too hot and although we complained many times, it never got cooler.

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

They again did not offer any functioning WiFi in the transatlantic crossing.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

United airlines was top for my last trip in every way

Horrible; seating was atrocious - inadequate leg room and seat width tight even for a small individual. Profits shouldn’t be everything!

Connection coordination with Star Alliance partner could be better. Lots of check in setup was not interlinked between operators.

There was no room in overhead bin to place our luggage despite we had tree seats. It means a lot of people had more than 1 carry on bags. When I asked a crew member to help she said that it was not her responsibility.

The plane used to go to Chicago was a bit outdated and needed a refresh

My connecting gate in .Chicago was across the aisle from my arriving gate. Otherwise I would not have made my connection. So that was very fortunate.

I flew basic economy, so it was what I expected. Crew was nice though, and flight was quick. Would recommend for flights under 6 hours, otherwise would upgrade to something with more leg room.

Bad, they delayed my flight, lost my connection flight had to stay overnight for the next flight and missed a lot of important meetings. 1 day totally lost!

Airline staff was good the checkin process was ok but the plane itself was very bad the comfort was worst it was worst and the most stiff 5 hours of my life i felt claustrophobic

Everything got delayed we were supposed to land at 1pm and landes at 8-9 pm … was horrible

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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.
2/12Mon
2 stopsSWISS
35h 25mYOW-JNB
R18 231
2/12Mon
3 stopsLufthansa
41h 10mYOW-JNB
R18 520
16/12Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
25h 50mYOW-JNB
R24 766
2/12Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 45mYOW-JNB
R25 726
16/12Mon
3 stopsLufthansa
55h 20mYOW-JNB
R30 415
16/12Mon
1 stopAir France
33h 05mYOW-JNB
R32 515

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