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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 661

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,673

One-way from

C$ 661

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 3,459
14/2-21/2
  • 14/2-21/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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17/2
  • 17/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
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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 January 2025.

Fri 14/22:50 p.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/21:45 p.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,673
Tue 29/46:33 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops35h 42mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/510:55 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 2,277
Thu 3/44:00 p.m.YOW - MEL
3 stops30h 05mAir Canada
Sat 19/46:00 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops36h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1C$ 2,448
Fri 14/25:55 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/212:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 37mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1C$ 3,342
Fri 14/210:05 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops52h 20mEmirates
Thu 20/23:25 a.m.MEL - YOW
3 stops51h 38mEmirates
Deal found 16/1C$ 4,247

Find flights from Ottawa to Melbourne within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 14/2

2:50 p.m.-12:20 p.m.

3 stops29h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 21/2

1:45 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

3 stops26h 55m

C$ 1,673

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 29/4

6:33 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

2 stops35h 42m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

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

2 stops25h 10m

C$ 2,277

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 3/4

4:00 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

3 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 19/4

6:00 a.m.-4:57 a.m.

2 stops36h 57m

C$ 2,448

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 14/2

5:55 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

12:45 a.m.-5:22 p.m.

2 stops32h 37m

C$ 3,342

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 14/2

10:05 a.m.-6:25 a.m.

2 stops52h 20m

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

3:25 a.m.-3:03 p.m.

3 stops51h 38m

C$ 4,247

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 17/2

8:10 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

3 stops52h 10m

C$ 661

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 3/3

6:00 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

2 stops48h 50m

C$ 1,367

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - AVV

YOWAVV

Ottawa

Mon 3/3

4:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m.

3 stops30h 10m

C$ 1,595

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 mm per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

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?

    United Airlines, at C$ 2,277, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Cathay Pacific. These flights start at 10% 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$ 1,744AverageC$ 2,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 1,777AverageC$ 2,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,913AverageC$ 2,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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