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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 826

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
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 4 December 2025.

Tue 9/126:45 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1212:00 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 2,428
Wed 24/125:40 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops49h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/13:35 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops49h 07mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12C$ 2,614
Tue 9/125:50 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops28h 25mAir Canada
Tue 16/127:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops27h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12C$ 2,901
Wed 24/1210:20 a.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/17:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12C$ 2,926
Wed 24/125:50 p.m.YOW - AVV
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/16:00 a.m.AVV - YOW
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 3,359
Thu 25/125:40 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops49h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/112:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 33mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/12C$ 4,037
Tue 9/122:05 p.m.YOW - AVV
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/124:25 p.m.AVV - YOW
3 stops40h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 4,128
Thu 25/127:45 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops37h 50mAir Canada
Fri 30/17:30 a.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops29h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12C$ 4,572
Thu 25/125:50 p.m.YOW - AVV
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/16:00 a.m.AVV - YOW
2 stops25h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12C$ 7,332

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 (ME1). 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,532

One-way from

C$ 826

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 3,076
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 47m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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20/2
  • 20/2
  • 3 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$ 260 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 103 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 1/3

2:15 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:00 p.m.-1:32 p.m.

2 stops40h 32m

C$ 1,532

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

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

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 18/5

8:40 p.m.-4:16 p.m.

2 stops33h 36m

C$ 1,603

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 21/5

6:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.

2 stops30h 15m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

6:00 a.m.-4:16 p.m.

2 stops24h 16m

C$ 1,708

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 21/5

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

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

8:45 p.m.-9:10 p.m.

3 stops38h 25m

C$ 1,730

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 17/2

3:15 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

11:55 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops37h 08m

C$ 1,852

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - AVV

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Tue 17/2

5:50 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 2/4

6:00 a.m.-3:53 p.m.

2 stops24h 53m

C$ 2,026

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 17/2

5:50 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

6:30 a.m.-11:04 p.m.

3 stops31h 34m

C$ 2,060

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 2/3

6:20 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

1:00 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops24h 56m

C$ 2,202

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 17/2

9:15 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

3 stops36h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 2/4

7:00 a.m.-9:14 p.m.

3 stops29h 14m

C$ 2,331

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 24/12

5:40 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

2 stops49h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 26/1

3:35 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops49h 07m

C$ 2,614

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne (average of C$ 366). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,887). 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 4 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Melbourne 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 37% 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 4 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,500 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city. Ottawa is the only Ottawa airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Ottawa on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to Melbourne in about 27h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. There are 16563 km between Ottawa and Melbourne. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at C$ 1,694, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. These flights start at 25% 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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne (average of C$ 366). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,887). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,694AverageC$ 2,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,788AverageC$ 2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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