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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from C$ 1,072

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 July 2026.

Tue 8/94:15 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/97:25 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 2,122
Sun 13/910:10 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/98:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7C$ 2,222
Sat 29/810:25 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/94:10 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops36h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7C$ 2,329
Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops50h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/94:10 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops57h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/7C$ 2,397
Sat 29/84:00 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops29h 35m
Air Canada
Mon 14/98:30 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/7C$ 2,426
Sat 22/88:40 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/89:45 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7C$ 2,450
Tue 25/86:55 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 10/96:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops32h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/7C$ 2,511

Find 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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,039

One-way from

C$ 1,072

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,318
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 110h 22m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 258 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 27 July 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 22/1

7:50 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops54h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 1/3

4:10 p.m.-9:47 a.m.

2 stops57h 37m

C$ 2,087

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 13/9

10:10 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

2 stops42h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

8:00 a.m.-1:35 a.m.

2 stops31h 35m

C$ 2,222

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

10:25 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

2 stops40h 25m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

4:10 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

2 stops36h 17m

C$ 2,329

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

6:05 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops38h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

4:10 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops39h 25m

C$ 2,339

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

4:00 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

3 stops29h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

8:30 p.m.-5:08 p.m.

2 stops34h 38m

C$ 2,426
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 13/9

6:05 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

8:45 p.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops33h 38m

C$ 2,555

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 13/9

7:20 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Sun 27/9

1:00 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

3 stops30h 35m

C$ 3,074

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 12/12

8:40 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

11:50 p.m.-7:52 p.m.

2 stops60h 02m

C$ 3,198
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

6:25 p.m.-11:10 p.m.

2 stops38h 45m

C$ 1,072
Quickest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

8:45 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops32h 00m

C$ 1,099

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 2,011). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,176). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 2,191 and C$ 2,405 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 2,039 on Qatar Airways (5 Jan-28 Jan).

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 27 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Air 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
10,042 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,391 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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. 2 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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in about 54h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport is about 16563 km.

  • 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$ 1,460. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 36% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 2,011). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,176). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,460AverageC$ 2,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,603AverageC$ 2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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