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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa from $3,631

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 October 2025.

Wed 17/1211:30MEL - YOW
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/117:09YOW - MEL
2 stops48h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/10$3,631
Wed 17/1212:00MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/105:40YOW - MEL
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/10$4,294
Tue 16/1200:45MEL - YOW
2 stops40h 53mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/105:40YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/10$5,395
Wed 17/1208:00MEL - YOW
3 stops33h 38mAir Canada
Sat 3/114:05YOW - MEL
3 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 24/10$5,867
Wed 17/1206:00AVV - YOW
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/117:50YOW - AVV
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10$6,874

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 26 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,631

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,224
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/12-3/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 16m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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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 26 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

13:00-14:30

3 stops41h 30m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

17:09-10:00

2 stops48h 51m

$3,631

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

00:45-01:38

2 stops40h 53m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

05:40-12:30

2 stops38h 50m

$5,395

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

08:00-01:38

3 stops33h 38m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

14:05-15:35

3 stops33h 30m

$5,867

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 16/12

00:45-21:18

2 stops36h 33m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

10:20-16:20

3 stops38h 00m

$6,044

MelbourneOttawa

AVV - YOW

AVVYOW

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 17/12

06:00-15:45

2 stops25h 45m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

17:50-14:10

2 stops28h 20m

$6,874

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Deals found on 24/10

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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 $1,367). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,058). 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 MEL to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 26 October 2025.
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
518 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,364 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
518 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 40h 53m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $5,395. There are 16563 km between Melbourne and Ottawa. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,638 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,725. Users have found that Air Canada is 34% 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 $1,367). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,058). 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 26 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,638Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,725Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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