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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from C$ 812

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,150

One-way from

C$ 812

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 2,567
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/9-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 07m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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12/9
  • 12/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 707 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 160 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Thu 27/116:00 a.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/122:15 p.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops44h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,932
Tue 11/115:30 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops40h 05mAir Canada
Tue 25/117:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 2,060
Wed 24/96:33 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops34h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/1011:55 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 2,150
Thu 27/115:40 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1212:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops39h 57mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/7C$ 3,028
Mon 22/95:55 p.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1010:20 p.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops40h 59mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 3,793
Thu 25/125:15 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops49h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/110:35 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops36h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/7C$ 4,596

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 24/9

6:33 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops34h 57m

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

11:55 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 10m

C$ 2,150

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 12/9

6:00 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 19/9

8:45 p.m.-4:12 p.m.

2 stops33h 27m

C$ 2,218

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 23/9

6:00 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

7:00 a.m.-7:04 p.m.

3 stops27h 04m

C$ 2,273

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 22/9

5:55 p.m.-7:25 p.m.

3 stops35h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

10:20 p.m.-12:19 a.m.

3 stops40h 59m

C$ 3,793

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 12/9

7:15 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

3 stops56h 30m

C$ 812

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Deals found on 29/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines,Turkish Airlines, andAir Canada from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
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Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Melbourne. 3 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Melbourne should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport round-trip from C$ 2,150. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 2,218, and Turkish Airlines, from C$ 3,793. These flights start at 6% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,757AverageC$ 2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,759AverageC$ 2,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,826AverageC$ 2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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