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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from $900

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
4 May — 11 May1
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 4 April 2026.

Tue 19/507:20
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/513:25
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$1,836
Tue 27/1017:45
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/1208:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops36h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,934
Tue 19/516:00
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops29h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 26/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/4$1,989
Mon 18/506:55
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Mon 25/520:40
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$2,046
Tue 27/1014:10
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops31h 25m
Air Canada
Mon 7/1212:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 58m
Air Canada
Deal found 31/3$2,164
Sun 13/918:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1006:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops25h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,196
Sun 13/912:00
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops33h 35m
Air Canada
Sun 18/1007:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops24h 53m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$2,215
Mon 18/520:05
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/520:40
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,276
Sat 13/607:00
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/717:20
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,292

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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,836

One-way from

$900

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,461
19/5-26/5
  • 19/5-26/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 50m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

07:20-06:45

2 stops33h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

17:25-05:35

3 stops26h 10m

$2,150
Fastest return journey

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sun 13/9

12:00-11:35

3 stops33h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

07:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

$2,215

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

20:05-11:05

3 stops49h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

20:40-17:00

2 stops34h 20m

$2,276

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 13/6

07:00-15:50

2 stops42h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 2/7

17:20-13:10

2 stops33h 50m

$2,292

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 30/5

20:05-11:05

3 stops49h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

20:40-00:55

2 stops42h 15m

$2,319

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 11/9

05:00-11:35

2 stops40h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 15/9

06:00-05:43

2 stops37h 43m

$2,393

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Sat 30/5

19:30-08:15

2 stops46h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

09:30-18:48

2 stops23h 18m

$2,493
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

07:00-12:25

3 stops39h 25m

$900

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Fri 15/5

07:20-12:05

3 stops38h 45m

$929

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 5/8

06:00-12:00

3 stops40h 00m

$976

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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 $478). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,993). 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 33h 35m. 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 $478). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,993). 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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