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R24 128 Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Johannesburg

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13:00 - 10:10YOW-JNB
38h 10m2 stops
19:35 - 9:42JNB-YOW
45h 07m2 stops
R24 128
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13:00 - 10:10YOW-JNB
38h 10m2 stops
14:30 - 19:22JNB-YOW
35h 52m3 stops
R25 059SWISS
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wt., gru 10 - pon., sty 13
7:10 - 20:00YOW-JNB
30h 50m2 stops
14:30 - 13:13JNB-YOW
28h 43m3 stops
R26 519
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ndz., paź 13 - śr., paź 16
17:20 - 8:55YOW-JNB
32h 35m1 stop
19:50 - 15:10JNB-YOW
26h 20m1 stop
R27 869Air France
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wt., gru 10 - pon., sty 13
17:20 - 22:00YOW-JNB
45h 40m2 stops
19:50 - 15:10JNB-YOW
26h 20m1 stop
R28 034
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wt., gru 10 - pon., sty 13
13:25 - 9:10YOW-JNB
37h 45m2 stops
19:35 - 16:13JNB-YOW
50h 38m2 stops
R28 910SWISS
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ndz., paź 13 - śr., paź 16
17:00 - 21:20YOW-JNB
22h 20m2 stops
18:50 - 14:50JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
R30 643
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ndz., paź 13 - śr., paź 16
17:00 - 21:20YOW-JNB
22h 20m2 stops
23:15 - 14:50JNB-YOW
45h 35m2 stops
R31 556KLM
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pon., wrz 16 - pt., wrz 20
17:00 - 8:40YOW-JNB
33h 40m1 stop
18:50 - 14:50JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
R33 600Air France
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pon., wrz 16 - pt., wrz 20
17:00 - 21:20YOW-JNB
46h 20m2 stops
18:50 - 14:50JNB-YOW
26h 00m1 stop
R33 691Air France
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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 Saturday 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 Saturdays.

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 R21 773 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets is R35 206 and R33 107 respectively.

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August

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April

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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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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 322 for a return ticket.

  • 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 SkyTeam 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 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.
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Air FranceOverall score based on 1628 reviews
7,4Comfort
7,0Entertainment
7,5Boarding
8,2Crew
7,1Food
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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.

2,0 MediocreBruno, Jul 2024CDG - GRU
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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

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

I paid 3 this and dollars for two tickets. No food, minimum drink, confused service and very uncomfortable sear. There was zero difference between busy ness and tourist class. I received a pathetic apology

Forty five minutes late for departure. Staff were pleasant. Food was adequate but not outstanding. Entertainment system was very good, as it usually is on Air France.

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.

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Medíocre. The food wasn't good (although not bad, bad) and the staff wasn't kind. I asked for n extra blanket, the steward never came back, serving us roughly.

Calgary desperately needs a star alliance lounge in the transborder area for United.

Brutal as can be … delayed by 24 hours then delayed and hour on the tarmac then delayed three hours in Chicago, screaming child behind me kicking the seat for the better part of 10 hours… couldn’t be worse

My flight was delayed by a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

The check-in and passport submission was complicated and repetitive, due to the poor communication between Air Canada and United. There should have been a single set of instructions and a single questionnaire that provided the data for both airlines.

-The cabin was ice cold - When we arrived in Houston there was no gate available -We had to wait 90 minutes for our luggage to arrive.. In the future I will avoid flying with Air Canada at at costs

How would you rate my experience when I was stuck in YOW without being offered a cup of water by the airline?

Marked by flight delays on all segments of the trip. Food in first class cabin was mediocre and overhead cabin storage was not adequate. Overall, the premium charge for first class cabin was poor and over hyped. This will be our last flight with UA.

We enjoyed that we boarded and took off on time. We didn’t like that our connection flight was a twenty minute walk through the airport with only one hour in between flights.

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.

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