Travelling from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Cape Town is six hours ahead of Ottawa. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Ottawa to CPT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The journey from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Ottawa to YOW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Ottawa to CPT flight? Relax in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 58.21%.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and see more of Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
R 12,552 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts at R 19,899. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Ottawa to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Ottawa to CPT.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Plan your visit to Cape Town in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Ottawa to CPT plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Cape Town International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Cape Town when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without visiting Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
