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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa from $1,311

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
2 May — 9 May1
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 2 April 2026.

Wed 29/413:25
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/507:20
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,884
Mon 20/720:30
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 19m
Air Canada
Wed 19/818:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$2,164
Wed 13/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 20/518:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/3$2,257
Sun 26/420:45
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops48h 00m
Air Canada
Sun 3/518:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 29/3$2,288
Wed 20/520:30
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 29/718:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/4$2,338
Wed 29/406:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops38h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 6/506:55
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/4$2,412
Sat 15/806:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 09m
Air Canada
Sat 29/816:00
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops29h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/4$2,508
Sat 15/820:40
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops34h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/818:05
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$3,019
Sun 26/420:55
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops32h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/518:05
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$3,058
Mon 20/420:55
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops32h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/512:00
YOW
-
AVV
3 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$3,204
Wed 15/420:55
AVV
-
YOW
2 stops32h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/418:45
YOW
-
AVV
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$3,438

Find 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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,884

One-way from

$1,311

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,549
29/4-6/5
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($438 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

13:25-05:35

3 stops30h 10m

Ottawa

Wed 6/5

07:20-12:05

3 stops38h 45m

$1,884

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

20:30-16:49

2 stops34h 19m

Ottawa

Wed 19/8

18:05-11:35

2 stops27h 30m

$2,164

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 26/4

20:45-06:45

2 stops48h 00m

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

14:00-11:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,299

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

06:00-00:55

2 stops32h 55m

Ottawa

Wed 20/5

14:00-11:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,369

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

06:00-06:45

2 stops38h 45m

Ottawa

Wed 6/5

16:00-11:05

3 stops29h 05m

$2,424

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

13:30-05:35

3 stops54h 05m

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

06:00-12:00

3 stops40h 00m

$2,521

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sat 15/8

06:00-16:26

2 stops24h 26m

Ottawa

Sat 29/8

06:55-11:05

2 stops38h 10m

$2,572

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

20:40-17:22

3 stops34h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 29/7

09:00-11:05

3 stops36h 05m

$2,832
Fastest return journey

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

06:00-16:55

2 stops24h 55m

Ottawa

Mon 8/6

18:05-11:05

2 stops27h 00m

$2,874

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

06:00-00:55

2 stops32h 55m

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

06:55-11:35

2 stops38h 40m

$2,882

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa

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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 $1,292). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 2 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
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Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,881 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 34h 19m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,164. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,394 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $1,489. Users have found that United Airlines is 40% 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 $1,292). Flying from Melbourne to Ottawa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,865). 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 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,394Average$2,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,489Average$2,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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