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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa from $2,452

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — YOW
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
Wed 3/4
Wed 10/4

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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 29 March 2024.

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,117

Round-trip from

$1,989
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Melbourne to Ottawa

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 15%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa at least 56 days early can save you up to 97% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 56 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne to Ottawa for as little as $3,037 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $6,355 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $3,238 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,603. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa (MEL - YOW)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Ottawa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Melbourne and Ottawa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Air Canada flights we've come across from Melbourne to Ottawa. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Tue 23/706:00MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 36mAir Canada
Mon 26/818:15YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$2,954
Mon 22/720:00MEL - YOW
2 stops34h 36mAir Canada
Mon 26/818:15YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$2,956
Sun 28/720:30MEL - YOW
2 stops34h 06mAir Canada
Mon 19/814:00YOW - MEL
3 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$2,965
Fri 26/720:30MEL - YOW
2 stops34h 06mAir Canada
Mon 19/818:15YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$3,031
Wed 24/720:00MEL - YOW
3 stops37h 13mAir Canada
Tue 27/809:20YOW - MEL
3 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$3,077
Thu 16/520:30MEL - YOW
2 stops47h 51mAir Canada
Sun 19/521:45YOW - MEL
2 stops47h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$3,163
Thu 16/520:30MEL - YOW
3 stops42h 02mAir Canada
Sun 19/521:45YOW - MEL
2 stops47h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$3,172
Wed 24/706:00MEL - YOW
3 stops33h 33mAir Canada
Tue 27/814:00YOW - MEL
3 stops31h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$3,177
Thu 16/506:00MEL - YOW
3 stops33h 32mAir Canada
Sun 19/507:20YOW - MEL
2 stops37h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$3,264

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Ottawa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Melbourne and Ottawa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Japan Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Melbourne to Ottawa. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 22/707:20MEL - YOW
2 stops31h 24mJapan Airlines
Thu 29/806:15YOW - MEL
2 stops33h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,744
Sat 27/707:20MEL - YOW
2 stops31h 24mJapan Airlines
Mon 26/806:15YOW - MEL
2 stops33h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,962

Cheap Melbourne to Ottawa flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Ottawa specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Prices were last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Melbourne to Ottawa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 25/421:00MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/518:15YOW - MEL
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$3,073
Thu 25/423:45MEL - YOW
2 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/511:55YOW - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$3,194
Wed 24/402:25MEL - YOW
3 stops48h 47mEmirates
Thu 2/512:00YOW - MEL
2 stops43h 50mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$4,635
Wed 24/402:25MEL - YOW
3 stops59h 54mEmirates
Thu 2/512:00YOW - MEL
3 stops41h 35mEmirates
Deal found 28/3$4,646
Thu 25/418:00MEL - YOW
3 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/521:00YOW - MEL
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$6,021

Melbourne to Ottawa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Ottawa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Melbourne to Ottawa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 25/712:10MEL - YOW
2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/807:20YOW - MEL
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,452
Wed 24/708:45MEL - YOW
2 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/810:00YOW - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,457
Thu 25/708:45MEL - YOW
2 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/810:00YOW - MEL
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,608
Mon 22/707:20MEL - YOW
2 stops31h 24mJapan Airlines
Thu 22/806:15YOW - MEL
2 stops33h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,744
Wed 24/720:00MEL - YOW
2 stops38h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/821:45YOW - MEL
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,819
Wed 24/721:00MEL - YOW
2 stops33h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/821:45YOW - MEL
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,822
Thu 25/706:00MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/810:00YOW - MEL
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,830
Wed 24/721:00MEL - YOW
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/821:45YOW - MEL
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,832
Wed 24/721:00MEL - YOW
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/809:20YOW - MEL
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,839

Find flights from Melbourne to Ottawa within your budget

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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.

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$2,453 - $3,802

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Return

Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 25/7

2 stops26h 34m

Ottawa

Thu 22/8

2 stops44h 05m

$2,452

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 24/7

2 stops29h 59m

Ottawa

Tue 27/8

3 stops34h 50m

$2,457

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 25/7

2 stops29h 59m

Ottawa

Thu 22/8

3 stops34h 50m

$2,608

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 22/7

2 stops31h 24m

Ottawa

Thu 29/8

2 stops33h 20m

$2,744

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 23/7

2 stops24h 36m

Ottawa

Mon 26/8

2 stops27h 20m

$2,954

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 22/7

2 stops34h 36m

Ottawa

Mon 26/8

2 stops27h 20m

$2,956

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sat 27/7

2 stops31h 24m

Ottawa

Mon 26/8

2 stops33h 20m

$2,962

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 16/5

2 stops26h 54m

Ottawa

Sun 19/5

2 stops35h 40m

$3,223

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 23/7

3 stops48h 48m

Ottawa

Wed 21/8

2 stops33h 35m

$3,802

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Ottawa by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Ottawa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Ottawa is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,906. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

YOW

Temperature

-10 - 21 °C

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 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, Japan Airlines and Emirates from Melbourne to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.4
Good
11,470 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

7.0
Good
6,744 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,465 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.9

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was on time, seating was comfortable, food was delicious, and crew was wonderful. Smooth flight overall!

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 4 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.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Ottawa for under $2,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Ottawa for under $2,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,452, but on average you can expect to pay $2,847.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Ottawa is Japan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,744 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $2,954. Users have found that Japan Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Ottawa?

  • What does MEL to YOW mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Ottawa Airport is YOW. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Ottawa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 vacation 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 see available direct flights.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Ottawa flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Ottawa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 28/3.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Ottawa

Discover the top 4 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 639,854 searches. Data last updated 29 March 2024.
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,162Average$2,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air CanadaCheapest$2,638Average$3,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,683Average$3,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$3,583Average$3,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Certainly. Search results for flights to Ottawa from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Ottawa from Melbourne today and book when prices fit your budget.

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Ottawa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

How can I compare prices from different travel booking sites for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa?

Cheapflights aggregates prices from various travel booking sites. This allows you to compare prices and choose the best deal.

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.