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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 870

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
5 Jul — 12 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,652

One-way from

C$ 870

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 2,144
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/10-12/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 21m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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24/9
  • 24/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (C$ 767 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 168 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 30 June 2025.

Fri 24/106:00 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/112:00 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops43h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,652
Fri 24/1010:00 a.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops35h 35mAir Canada
Mon 12/111:00 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops44h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,668
Tue 7/105:25 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1011:55 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,146
Mon 28/76:00 p.m.YOW - AVV
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/84:40 p.m.AVV - YOW
2 stops46h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,633

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Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 24/10

6:00 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

12:00 p.m.-3:46 p.m.

2 stops43h 46m

C$ 1,652

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 24/10

10:00 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

3 stops35h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 12/1

11:00 a.m.-3:46 p.m.

2 stops44h 46m

C$ 1,668

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

5:25 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops25h 10m

C$ 2,146

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - AVV

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Mon 28/7

6:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 4/8

4:40 p.m.-12:48 a.m.

2 stops46h 08m

C$ 2,633

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - AVV

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Wed 24/9

6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.

3 stops59h 45m

C$ 870

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 27/9

6:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

3 stops59h 40m

C$ 870

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 25/9

6:55 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops54h 05m

C$ 1,405

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 19/7

9:50 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops32h 25m

C$ 1,914

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). 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 30 June 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 38% 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 30 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,Air Canada, andSriLankan Airlines 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
8,852 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,657 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
74 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,668, 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 24% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,770). 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
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,678AverageC$ 2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,754AverageC$ 2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,821AverageC$ 2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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