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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from C$ 1,032

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne

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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 26 April 2026.

Mon 11/57:20 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/51:30 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,819
Mon 11/55:05 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops40h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 25/58:30 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,972
Sat 7/116:00 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 11/117:10 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops37h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4C$ 2,005
Sat 13/66:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/76:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,044
Sat 13/64:00 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops29h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 2/76:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 49m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,063
Tue 9/66:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/66:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,084
Thu 29/106:00 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops40h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 2/117:10 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops37h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/4C$ 2,089

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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,044

One-way from

C$ 1,032

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 2,322
13/6-2/7
  • 13/6-2/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 49m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 198 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 96 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 11/5

6:05 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

8:40 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

2 stops42h 15m

C$ 1,929

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:05 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

2 stops35h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 16/6

6:00 a.m.-12:55 a.m.

2 stops32h 55m

C$ 2,084

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 14/10

6:05 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

8:20 p.m.-1:38 a.m.

3 stops45h 18m

C$ 2,293

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 1/7

6:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

3 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

1:30 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

3 stops30h 05m

C$ 2,379
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 1/7

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

2 stops27h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 4/9

6:00 a.m.-4:49 p.m.

2 stops24h 49m

C$ 2,688

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 3/7

6:55 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

3 stops37h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

1:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

3 stops30h 15m

C$ 3,218
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:15 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

3 stops51h 45m

C$ 1,032
Quickest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

6:55 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops38h 10m

C$ 1,136

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 20/6

7:00 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

3 stops46h 20m

C$ 1,268

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 11/9

7:20 a.m.-8:35 a.m.

3 stops59h 15m

C$ 4,034

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Deals found on 25/4

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 2,002). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,012). 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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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 26 April 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
9,657 reviews
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Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,657 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,657 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
10,971 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,657 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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.

  • 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$ 1,554. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Air Canada. These flights start at 31% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 2,002). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 3,012). 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 26 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,554AverageC$ 2,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,662AverageC$ 2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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