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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa from $1,877

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
13 Feb — 20 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 14 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,877

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,656
27/2-6/3
  • 27/2-6/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 67h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($487 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($151 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Fri 27/213:55
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops35h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/312:00
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,877
Wed 18/207:10
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops39h 33m
Air Canada
Sun 22/207:45
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops39h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 11/1$2,060
Fri 27/208:10
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops25h 08m
Air Canada
Fri 6/317:50
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$2,304
Tue 21/712:10
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops26h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/809:30
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,310
Tue 21/720:40
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/818:00
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,754

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Ottawa 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that are best for you.

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MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

13:55-09:23

3 stops35h 28m

Ottawa

Fri 6/3

12:00-12:25

3 stops32h 25m

$1,877

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 18/2

07:10-06:43

2 stops39h 33m

Ottawa

Sun 22/2

07:45-15:35

2 stops39h 50m

$2,060

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 27/2

08:10-17:18

3 stops25h 08m

Ottawa

Fri 6/3

17:50-14:15

2 stops28h 25m

$2,304

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Deals found on 13/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Ottawa

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa (average of $1,329). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,899). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 14 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Air Canada from Melbourne to Ottawa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,619 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from Melbourne?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ottawa from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Ottawa airport from Melbourne. It is only a 10.6 km journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Ottawa?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Ottawa can take about 39h 33m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,060. There are 16563 km between Melbourne and Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,593 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,678. Users have found that Air Canada is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Ottawa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Ottawa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Ottawa 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 Melbourne to Ottawa?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa (average of $1,329). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,899). 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 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Ottawa. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,593Average$2,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,678Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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