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How to get fromOttawa Airport (YOW) to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Ottawa Airport (YOW) to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane YOW - CPT
    18h 45m
    R 7,247–22,167

  2. Fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane YOW - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    40h 2m
    R 10,546–34,552

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,996Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,934.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Ottawa Airport (YOW), Canada and Cape Town, South Africa?

United Airlines, Air France, and three other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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