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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 822

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
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 23 March 2026.

Sat 24/1010:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops47h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 21/117:30 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops24h 16m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,804
Sat 24/106:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/118:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops23h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,822
Sat 12/96:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 26/96:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 1,834
Tue 11/86:05 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/88:30 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,836
Tue 11/82:00 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops31h 05m
Air Canada
Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/3C$ 1,853
Thu 23/46:00 p.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/56:00 a.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 1,911
Sun 3/56:55 a.m.
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Sun 10/58:45 p.m.
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops42h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/3C$ 1,918
Sat 12/96:05 p.m.
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/98:55 p.m.
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops33h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 2,450
Mon 26/105:45 p.m.
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/116:00 a.m.
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 2,480
Sat 24/106:05 p.m.
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/116:00 a.m.
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 2,497
Thu 23/46:00 p.m.
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops32h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sat 2/54:40 p.m.
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops27h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/3C$ 3,550
Sat 21/35:50 p.m.
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/36:00 a.m.
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops24h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3C$ 4,609

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,834

One-way from

C$ 822

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,180
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/9-26/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 23m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 13/6

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

2 stops28h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

6:00 a.m.-12:49 a.m.

2 stops32h 49m

C$ 1,943

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 13/6

4:00 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

3 stops29h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

6:00 a.m.-12:49 a.m.

2 stops32h 49m

C$ 1,960

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

3:10 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

10:55 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops44h 12m

C$ 2,254
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 13/5

10:25 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

3 stops31h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

9:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 05m

C$ 2,254

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 14/4

10:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops32h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

10:55 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops44h 12m

C$ 2,257

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 26/4

5:25 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops48h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

10:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 2,258

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 25/4

5:25 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops48h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 2/5

10:55 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops41h 04m

C$ 2,291

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 23/4

5:25 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops48h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 28/4

10:55 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops41h 04m

C$ 2,291

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 23/4

5:25 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops48h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

10:55 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops24h 40m

C$ 2,291

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - AVV

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Sat 12/9

6:05 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 26/9

8:55 p.m.-4:53 p.m.

2 stops33h 58m

C$ 2,450

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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$ 340). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,812). 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 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAir 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,835 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
618 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Debra,Mar 2026

HNL - AKL

My seat was very comfortable. The movies were good. The food was delicious. It ran on time.

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. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from Ottawa on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Airlines like Air Canada, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways 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 5h. 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$ 1,561, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Air New Zealand. These flights start at 30% 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$ 340). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,812). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Melbourne

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,561AverageC$ 2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,669AverageC$ 2,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,929AverageC$ 2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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