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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $1,061

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,822

One-way from

$1,061

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,419
9/11-16/11
  • 9/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 03m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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12/10
  • 12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 14m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($893 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 29 August 2025.

Sun 9/1112:00MEL - YOW
2 stops37h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1105:45YOW - MEL
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,822
Sun 9/1108:00MEL - YOW
3 stops29h 18mAir Canada
Sun 16/1107:45YOW - MEL
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$2,069
Wed 10/913:25MEL - YOW
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/910:00YOW - MEL
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,249
Mon 20/1007:00MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 12mVirgin Australia
Mon 27/1017:50YOW - MEL
2 stops28h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 26/8$2,313
Mon 20/1006:30MEL - YOW
3 stops40h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1017:50YOW - MEL
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,377
Mon 8/920:30MEL - YOW
2 stops33h 42mAir Canada
Mon 15/921:55YOW - MEL
2 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$2,577
Wed 10/920:30MEL - YOW
2 stops33h 42mAir Canada
Sat 13/918:00YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$2,592
Wed 10/920:30MEL - YOW
2 stops33h 42mAir Canada
Mon 15/921:55YOW - MEL
2 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$2,656
Mon 8/920:30MEL - YOW
2 stops33h 42mAir Canada
Tue 16/918:00YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$2,701

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Melbourne

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

12:00-09:18

2 stops37h 18m

Ottawa

Sun 16/11

05:45-09:30

2 stops35h 45m

$1,822

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

08:00-21:18

3 stops29h 18m

Ottawa

Sun 16/11

07:45-15:35

2 stops39h 50m

$2,069

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

13:25-10:25

3 stops35h 00m

Ottawa

Sat 13/9

10:00-12:00

3 stops36h 00m

$2,249

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

07:00-16:12

2 stops24h 12m

Ottawa

Mon 27/10

17:50-13:15

2 stops28h 25m

$2,313

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 20/10

06:30-07:34

3 stops40h 04m

Ottawa

Mon 27/10

17:50-13:05

2 stops28h 15m

$2,377

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

20:30-16:12

2 stops33h 42m

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

21:55-11:05

2 stops47h 10m

$2,577

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

20:30-16:12

2 stops33h 42m

Ottawa

Sat 13/9

18:00-11:05

2 stops27h 05m

$2,592

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

20:30-16:12

2 stops33h 42m

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

21:55-11:05

2 stops47h 10m

$2,656

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sun 12/10

00:30-14:44

3 stops53h 14m

$1,061

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

14:25-06:45

3 stops54h 20m

$1,442

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Deals found on 29/8

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa

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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 29 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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 29 August 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
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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?

    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 and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in just under 24h 12m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 06m. There are 16563 km between Melbourne Airport and Ottawa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,697 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $1,723. Air Canada is currently priced 32% 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.

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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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,697Average$2,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,723Average$2,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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