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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne from C$ 1,102

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,132

One-way from

C$ 1,102

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 2,200
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 24m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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10/5
  • 10/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 919 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 152 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 27 March 2025.

Tue 6/56:00 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Wed 14/56:00 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 26/3C$ 2,132
Tue 29/46:00 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/56:00 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 2,162
Mon 7/75:15 p.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops48h 10mAir France
Wed 6/810:20 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops42h 45mAir France
Deal found 26/3C$ 3,939
Thu 25/126:00 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops46h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/112:05 p.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/3C$ 5,000
Thu 25/125:55 a.m.YOW - MEL
2 stops49h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/112:45 a.m.MEL - YOW
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26/3C$ 5,467
Wed 26/36:00 p.m.YOW - AVV
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/46:00 a.m.AVV - YOW
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3C$ 6,013

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

6:00 p.m.-11:05 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 14/5

6:00 a.m.-4:19 p.m.

2 stops24h 19m

C$ 2,132

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 29/4

6:00 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops27h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 8/5

6:00 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops28h 53m

C$ 2,162

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 7/7

5:15 p.m.-7:25 a.m.

2 stops48h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

10:20 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops42h 45m

C$ 3,939

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 10/5

5:55 a.m.-6:15 a.m.

3 stops58h 20m

C$ 1,102

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 10/5

6:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops33h 45m

C$ 1,436

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Deals found on 26/3

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne

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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 27 March 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 27 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
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Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
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Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,973 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Melbourne round-trip?

    Air Canada, at C$ 2,132, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Melbourne.. This flight start at 11% 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 27 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,750AverageC$ 2,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapestC$ 1,900AverageC$ 2,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 2,086AverageC$ 2,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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