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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from $968

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 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
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 (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 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,107

One-way from

$968

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,469
10/2-24/2
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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21/10
  • 21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($785 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($184 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 August 2025.

Mon 15/917:25YOW - MEL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1011:55MEL - YOW
2 stops36h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,394
Mon 15/919:15YOW - MEL
3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1000:45MEL - YOW
3 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,409
Tue 2/917:25YOW - MEL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/910:55MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,415
Tue 2/918:00YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/906:00MEL - YOW
3 stops29h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8$2,471
Tue 2/905:55YOW - MEL
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/914:25MEL - YOW
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,478
Wed 8/1014:45YOW - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 15/1010:30MEL - YOW
3 stops26h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,489
Thu 9/1019:29YOW - MEL
2 stops46h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/1011:55MEL - YOW
2 stops37h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/8$2,506
Mon 22/907:00YOW - MEL
3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/909:45MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$2,585
Mon 22/905:15YOW - MEL
3 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Mon 29/920:30MEL - YOW
3 stops38h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 25/8$2,754

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Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 10/2

08:40-12:45

2 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

14:15-19:54

2 stops45h 39m

$2,107

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

17:25-08:15

2 stops24h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

11:55-09:11

2 stops36h 16m

$2,394

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 8/10

06:33-08:30

2 stops34h 57m

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

11:55-22:05

2 stops25h 10m

$2,394

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 22/9

14:45-07:30

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

10:55-22:05

2 stops25h 10m

$2,394

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 10/2

14:15-09:30

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 24/2

11:30-21:14

3 stops25h 44m

$2,394

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

19:15-11:15

3 stops50h 00m

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

00:45-00:40

3 stops38h 55m

$2,409

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

17:25-08:30

2 stops48h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-21:35

2 stops24h 40m

$2,506

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 22/9

07:00-11:05

3 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 29/9

09:45-00:21

2 stops28h 36m

$2,585

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 21/10

15:35-00:05

3 stops41h 30m

$968

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

07:50-00:05

3 stops49h 15m

$1,008

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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 $132). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 24h 50m. Fly via United Airlines 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 $132). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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