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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from C$ 816

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
5 Aug — 12 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Melbourne are usually found in August or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 (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 31 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,778

One-way from

C$ 816

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 2,589
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/10-28/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 53m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (C$ 720 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 163 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 31 July 2025.

Thu 16/109:25 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops34h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/114:50 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops54h 23mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/7C$ 1,864
Sun 10/86:00 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
Sat 16/86:40 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops40h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 30/7C$ 1,948
Thu 16/106:00 a.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/112:15 p.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,016
Sun 10/810:37 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops31h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/89:30 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,160
Mon 11/87:50 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 16/89:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops59h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/7C$ 2,538
Thu 27/115:40 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1212:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops39h 57mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/7C$ 3,054

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 31 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

9:25 a.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops34h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

4:50 p.m.-8:13 a.m.

2 stops54h 23m

C$ 1,864

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 10/8

6:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

6:40 p.m.-8:49 p.m.

2 stops40h 09m

C$ 1,948

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

3 stops40h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 1/11

2:15 p.m.-5:53 p.m.

3 stops42h 38m

C$ 2,016

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 10/8

10:37 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops31h 38m

Melbourne

Sun 17/8

9:30 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops26h 35m

C$ 2,160

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 11/8

7:50 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

2 stops31h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

9:45 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops59h 00m

C$ 2,538

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 13/9

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

3 stops59h 40m

C$ 816

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport, you should look to book at least 51 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport 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 31 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport 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 31 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 3 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$ 1,778. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 1,948, and United Airlines, from C$ 2,153. These flights start at 23% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 1,283). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,773AverageC$ 2,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,775AverageC$ 2,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,842AverageC$ 2,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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