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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $2,420

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 October 2025.

Sun 30/1118:55MEL - YOW
2 stops51h 48mAir Canada
Sun 7/1207:45YOW - MEL
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 16/10$2,420
Sun 30/1123:55MEL - YOW
3 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1210:20YOW - MEL
3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$2,872
Wed 17/1211:30MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/119:27YOW - MEL
2 stops46h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/10$3,629
Wed 17/1208:00MEL - YOW
3 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/117:50YOW - MEL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$3,900

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,420

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,231
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/11-7/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 91h 38m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($488 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($154 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 17 October 2025.
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MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

18:55-06:43

2 stops51h 48m

Ottawa

Sun 7/12

07:45-15:35

2 stops39h 50m

$2,420

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 30/11

23:55-17:18

3 stops33h 23m

Ottawa

Sun 7/12

10:20-13:15

3 stops34h 55m

$2,872

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 17/12

11:30-21:18

2 stops25h 48m

Ottawa

Sat 3/1

19:27-10:00

2 stops46h 33m

$3,629

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Deals found on 16/10

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa (average of $1,372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,065). 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 17 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport 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 17 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Air Canada from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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
10,308 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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?

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from Melbourne. On average, Ottawa has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa?

    Air Canada can get you from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in just under 51h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 16563 km between Melbourne Airport and Ottawa.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,643 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,731. Air Canada is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport to Ottawa?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa (average of $1,372). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,065). 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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,643Average$2,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,731Average$2,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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