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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $2,118

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Ottawa

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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 28 April 2026.

Mon 25/509:45
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/607:20
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$2,118
Mon 20/720:30
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops34h 19m
Air Canada
Wed 19/806:55
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/4$2,181
Mon 25/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops38h 00m
Air Canada
Mon 1/618:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/4$2,259
Mon 20/713:30
MEL
-
YOW
3 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/806:00
YOW
-
MEL
3 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,293
Fri 8/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 11/506:55
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/4$2,334
Thu 28/506:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/618:05
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,337
Wed 3/606:00
MEL
-
YOW
2 stops32h 55m
Air Canada
Wed 9/906:55
YOW
-
MEL
2 stops38h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 26/4$2,359

Find 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,118

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,298
25/5-1/6
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 67h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

20:30-16:49

2 stops34h 19m

Ottawa

Wed 19/8

14:00-11:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,192
Fastest return journey

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 3/6

06:00-00:55

2 stops32h 55m

Ottawa

Sat 20/6

14:00-11:05

3 stops31h 05m

$2,406

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

06:00-01:09

2 stops33h 09m

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

22:05-11:05

3 stops47h 00m

$2,434

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

22:45-20:50

2 stops36h 05m

Ottawa

Tue 8/9

16:00-16:50

2 stops34h 50m

$2,752

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

22:45-21:16

2 stops36h 31m

Ottawa

Thu 25/6

10:00-15:50

2 stops39h 50m

$2,878

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 25/5

20:40-21:16

3 stops38h 36m

Ottawa

Mon 1/6

16:00-11:35

3 stops29h 35m

$3,088

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

14:30-05:35

3 stops29h 05m

Ottawa

Fri 29/5

07:20-10:30

3 stops37h 10m

$3,290

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

14:30-05:35

3 stops29h 05m

Ottawa

Fri 29/5

07:20-10:30

3 stops37h 10m

$3,290

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

06:00-06:00

2 stops38h 00m

Ottawa

Sun 31/5

05:05-11:05

2 stops40h 00m

$3,357

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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 Airport to Ottawa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa (average of $1,852). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,129). 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 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 28 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,975 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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 34h 19m. 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 United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,338 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $1,429. United Airlines is currently priced 41% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa (average of $1,852). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,129). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,338Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,429Average$2,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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