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Cape Town.C$1,868 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 2, returning Tue, Apr 7.Round-trip flight with Air Canada and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Dec 2, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,868, select.
Cape Town.C$1,899 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 26, returning Wed, Jun 11.Round-trip flight with WestJet and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, May 26, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Jun 11, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,899, select.
Cape Town.C$1,904 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departing from Ottawa International on Sat, Nov 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Nov 30, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,904, select.
Cape Town.C$1,937 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 1, returning Mon, Sep 15.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,937, select.
Cape Town.C$1,975 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 5, returning Thu, Dec 11.Round-trip flight with Air Canada and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Ottawa International on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Dec 11, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,975, select.
Cape Town.C$1,986 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 30, returning Sat, Oct 4.Round-trip flight with Air Canada and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Sep 30, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Oct 4, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$1,986, select.
Cape Town.C$2,022 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 9, returning Wed, Jun 25.Round-trip flight with WestJet and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Jun 9, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Cape Town on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,022, select.
Cape Town.C$2,033 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 24, returning Fri, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Ottawa International on Fri, Oct 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Nov 14, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$2,033, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Ottawa International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa International to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Ottawa to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$1,868
Cheapest month to flyDecember

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Ottawa International to Cape Town is C$1,868. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$1,868.
There are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Cape Town, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Cape Town is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town six hours ahead of Ottawa.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your YOW to CPT flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • C$1,143 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$1,868. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YOW to CPT.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.

  • 58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.

  • Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near YOW. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • If you're arriving on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:

  • Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Cape Town International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.

  • Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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