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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from $928

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
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 20 July 2026.

Tue 1/1207:45
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Fri 14/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/7$2,161
Sat 29/810:25
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/916:10
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops42h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,480
Tue 11/818:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Air Canada
Mon 17/806:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 16/7$2,492
Tue 11/818:05
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/806:00
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,542
Sat 15/818:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 22/819:30
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops43h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/7$2,595
Sat 15/818:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/806:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,651

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 (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 20 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,161

One-way from

$928

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,356
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/12-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($237 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 11/8

18:05-11:35

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

06:00-01:09

2 stops33h 09m

$2,492

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 15/8

18:05-11:20

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

19:30-00:45

3 stops43h 15m

$2,595

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 7/11

17:40-14:15

2 stops28h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

07:45-11:20

3 stops43h 35m

$2,608

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 15/8

18:05-12:20

2 stops28h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 22/8

06:00-01:19

2 stops33h 19m

$2,651

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 21/12

17:40-08:55

2 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

10:20-00:56

2 stops30h 36m

$3,090

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

06:55-05:55

2 stops33h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

06:30-01:35

3 stops33h 05m

$3,261

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

05:40-10:05

3 stops36h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 28/1

12:00-00:42

2 stops28h 42m

$3,357

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 12/12

08:40-12:20

2 stops35h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 8/1

23:50-19:52

2 stops60h 02m

$3,465
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 31/8

06:00-06:45

2 stops34h 45m

$1,058
Fastest single journey

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 8/12

07:00-09:30

2 stops34h 30m

$1,058

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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 Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of $2,043). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,228). 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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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?

    Located just 10.6 km from the city centre, Ottawa is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Ottawa. Booking flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in 27h 30m. Fly via Air Canada to get the fastest option. Ottawa and Melbourne Airport are separated by a distance of 16563 km.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of $2,043). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,228). 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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