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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

Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
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20:00 - 18:52CPT-YOW
28h 52m1 stop
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17:25 - 15:20YOW-CPT
63h 55m2 stops
R24 715United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
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19:50 - 17:06CPT-YOW
27h 16m2 stops
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6:05 - 15:20YOW-CPT
27h 15m2 stops
R26 612United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
19:50 - 9:11CPT-YOW
19h 21m1 stop
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14:45 - 15:20YOW-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
R26 665United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
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19:50 - 14:04CPT-YOW
24h 14m2 stops
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11:05 - 15:20YOW-CPT
22h 15m2 stops
R26 736
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Tue, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 15
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14:30 - 18:56CPT-YOW
34h 26m3 stops
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5:55 - 13:45YOW-CPT
25h 50m2 stops
R41 079
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Mon, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 14
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14:35 - 14:56CPT-YOW
30h 21m3 stops
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5:55 - 14:35YOW-CPT
26h 40m2 stops
R41 699
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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 February, where tickets cost R16 985 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R30 459 and R29 643 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of R16 311.

Good to know – Book Cheap Ottawa Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flightR24 715
Best time to beat the crowds (23% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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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 R20 131. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are R34 413 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?

Find which airlines fly direct to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Africa to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +34 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +35 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +32 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +33 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +32 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +33 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 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, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +32 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +33 more

Thursday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +32 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +33 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, +33 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +34 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

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Top 4 airlines flying to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Ottawa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Ottawa. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
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Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

10,0 ExcellentPaul, Jun 2025DXB - YUL
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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

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

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

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

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.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

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!

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 a good one this time. The absence of internet without any information/notification ahead was really the unacceptable part. Also this new A350-900 has a serious legroom challenge for economy seats. It’s more like a medium-haul flight legroom configuration.

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

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.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

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.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

I do prefer to fly United and have always had excellent service, except for bad weather. Flights are on time and staff is alway curtious and helpful

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

We were Polaris passengers and found the service poor. The food was ok but the flight attendants were not attentive and rushed the service.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

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