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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 1,089

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
16 Sep — 23 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 17 August 2026.

Mon 28/97:20 a.m. -
3 stops39h 05m
Mon 5/102:20 p.m. -
3 stops30h 15m
Deal found 14/8C$ 1,844
Sun 8/115:40 p.m. -
2 stops28h 55m
Wed 18/118:00 a.m. -
2 stops32h 56m
Deal found 16/8C$ 2,028
Wed 4/115:40 p.m. -
2 stops27h 55m
Sun 15/117:30 a.m. -
2 stops24h 29m
Deal found 15/8C$ 2,110
Sat 12/92:00 p.m. -
3 stops31h 05m
Sat 19/96:00 p.m. -
2 stops37h 08m
Deal found 15/8C$ 2,124
Tue 15/92:00 p.m. -
3 stops31h 05m
Mon 21/98:30 p.m. -
2 stops35h 08m
Deal found 16/8C$ 2,131
Sun 13/125:40 p.m. -
2 stops28h 25m
Wed 6/16:00 a.m. -
2 stops25h 59m
Deal found 15/8C$ 4,514
Thu 17/1210:20 a.m. -
3 stops35h 45m
Thu 7/18:55 p.m. -
3 stops35h 04m
Deal found 16/8C$ 5,062
Fri 18/127:45 a.m. -
2 stops38h 20m
Wed 6/12:50 p.m. -
2 stops26h 06m
Deal found 15/8C$ 6,962

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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,844

One-way from

C$ 1,089

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,329
28/9-5/10
  • 28/9-5/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 69h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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25/9
  • 25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 247 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 120 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 12/1

5:40 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 16/2

11:40 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

2 stops38h 52m

C$ 2,233

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 28/9

6:55 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

2 stops32h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

5:25 p.m.-5:43 a.m.

2 stops27h 18m

C$ 2,396

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

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$ 2,648

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

5:40 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops32h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

11:40 p.m.-10:32 p.m.

2 stops38h 52m

C$ 2,702

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - AVV Melbourne Avalon

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Sat 30/1

5:40 p.m.-3:35 p.m.

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 2/3

6:00 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops25h 59m

C$ 2,719

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 30/1

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

3 stops32h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 2/3

10:20 a.m.-11:50 p.m.

3 stops29h 30m

C$ 2,747

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

7:20 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

3 stops37h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 4/10

4:35 p.m.-9:24 a.m.

3 stops31h 49m

C$ 2,806

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 18/10

10:37 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops31h 38m

Melbourne

Wed 21/10

11:55 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops26h 59m

C$ 2,973
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

2:52 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 23m

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

11:55 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops26h 59m

C$ 2,988

OttawaMelbourne

YOW Ottawa - MEL Melbourne

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$ 3,149

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Melbourne flights typically cost between C$ 1,967 and C$ 2,368 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 1,844 on Multiple Airlines (28 Sep-5 Oct).

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 17 August 2026.
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
10,106 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,106 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,485 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    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 Qantas Airways fly from Ottawa to Melbourne in about 36h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 16563 km between Ottawa and Melbourne.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,438, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Melbourne. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,438AverageC$ 2,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,578AverageC$ 2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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