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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $2,018

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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 12 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,172

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,476
10/10-18/10
  • 10/10-18/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 27m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($899 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 July 2025.

Wed 15/1006:30MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 42mAir Canada
Sat 15/1117:15YOW - MEL
2 stops29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7$2,018
Fri 10/1018:55MEL - YOW
2 stops36h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1018:00YOW - MEL
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$2,172
Fri 15/806:00MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 16mVirgin Australia
Fri 5/918:00YOW - MEL
2 stops26h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/7$2,995
Mon 4/809:45MEL - YOW
2 stops46h 36mQantas Airways
Thu 2/1007:50YOW - MEL
2 stops55h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/7$3,068
Fri 15/812:05MEL - YOW
3 stops39h 39mEmirates
Sat 6/906:00YOW - MEL
3 stops36h 50mEmirates
Deal found 10/7$4,664
Sat 13/923:45MEL - YOW
2 stops55h 19mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/1005:55YOW - MEL
2 stops39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/7$5,776
Mon 4/821:20MEL - YOW
3 stops41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/1017:55YOW - MEL
3 stops35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/7$9,967

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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 12 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

18:55-16:12

2 stops36h 17m

Ottawa

Sat 18/10

18:00-15:10

2 stops30h 10m

$2,172

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

06:30-01:34

3 stops34h 04m

Ottawa

Sat 18/10

21:55-13:05

3 stops48h 10m

$2,252

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

06:00-16:16

2 stops24h 16m

Ottawa

Fri 5/9

18:00-10:35

2 stops26h 35m

$2,995

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

09:45-18:21

2 stops46h 36m

Ottawa

Thu 2/10

07:50-05:45

2 stops55h 55m

$3,068

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 15/8

12:05-13:44

3 stops39h 39m

Ottawa

Sat 6/9

06:00-08:50

3 stops36h 50m

$4,664

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

23:45-17:04

2 stops55h 19m

Ottawa

Sat 11/10

05:55-12:15

2 stops39h 20m

$5,776

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 4/8

21:20-00:20

3 stops41h 00m

Ottawa

Thu 2/10

17:55-19:25

3 stops35h 30m

$9,967

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Deals found on 10/7

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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 12 July 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 12 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 3 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • 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 $2,252 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,995 and $3,068 round-trip. Air Canada is currently priced 10% 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Ottawa

Discover the top 3 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 12 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,669Average$2,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,708Average$2,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,866Average$3,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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