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Cheap Flights to Ottawa

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

Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:22CPT-YOW
29h 42m2 stops
Emirates Logo
5:45 - 11:40YOW-CPT
46h 55m2 stops
R26 462Emirates
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:22CPT-YOW
29h 42m2 stops
Emirates Logo
5:45 - 11:40YOW-CPT
46h 55m2 stops
R26 497Emirates
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 12:22CPT-YOW
29h 42m2 stops
Emirates Logo
5:45 - 11:40YOW-CPT
46h 55m2 stops
R26 726Emirates
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:30CPT-YOW
24h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:11 - 18:00YOW-CPT
19h 49m1 stop
R32 229United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 14:30CPT-YOW
24h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:10 - 18:00YOW-CPT
19h 50m1 stop
R32 247United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 21:18CPT-YOW
31h 28m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:10 - 18:00YOW-CPT
19h 50m1 stop
R32 510United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Ottawa

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Ottawa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Ottawa, 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 to Ottawa is January, where tickets cost R15 631 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R30 242 and R26 919 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of R15 631.

Good to know – Book Cheap Ottawa Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
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When to book flights to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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. The information is for flights to Ottawa based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Ottawa flights

  • How far is Ottawa Airport from central Ottawa?

    There are 11 km between Ottawa city centre and Ottawa Airport.

  • What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

    All flights to Ottawa land at Ottawa Airport. The airport code is YOW,and it can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R19 964. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R34 129 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Ottawa?

    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 to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R1 298 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R2 036.

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Prefer to fly direct to Ottawa?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Ottawa.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +33 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +33 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +34 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

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Direct returns

Ottawa to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +33 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +34 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +33 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +34 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Ottawa

 
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8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3316 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,1Boarding
7,8Food
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025DXB - JFK
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Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

On this flight, about the last 2 hours the captain kept the cabin too hot. It appeared like the ac was off.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Our first flight was delayed so we missed our connecting flight. However it was easy to book a later flight on their app.

My flight was delayed by 6 hours then I missed BOTH of my connecting flights, I then had to stay in the AIRPORT at JFK because soooooo many people also suffered from missing flights and there was no hotels available. I would like to be compensated for this experience! I had to stay in the airport for over 16 hours!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

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.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Flight was actually on Air Canada. The flight itself was fine. Nothing special. Food was pretty pathetic except for cookies. They offered plenty of food and drinks but just wasn't very good. Even for airline food.

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

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