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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport from $970

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MEL
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,976

One-way from

$970

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,453
7/5-21/5
  • 7/5-21/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 58m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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6/5
  • 6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,142 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($188 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Wed 7/518:00YOW - MEL
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/506:00MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,976
Mon 7/409:50YOW - MEL
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 20/409:30MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,980
Wed 7/515:55YOW - MEL
3 stops29h 10mAir Canada
Wed 21/506:00MEL - YOW
3 stops32h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 23/3$2,085
Mon 7/717:15YOW - MEL
2 stops46h 20mAir France
Wed 6/810:20MEL - YOW
2 stops42h 45mAir France
Deal found 23/3$4,344
Thu 25/1206:00YOW - MEL
2 stops41h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/112:05MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$4,960
Thu 3/416:00YOW - MEL
3 stops37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/521:20MEL - YOW
3 stops40h 59mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/3$5,050
Thu 25/1205:55YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/100:45MEL - YOW
2 stops39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$6,069

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Price

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 7/5

18:00-12:05

2 stops28h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

06:00-20:53

2 stops28h 53m

$1,976

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 7/4

09:50-07:30

2 stops31h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 20/4

09:30-23:53

2 stops28h 23m

$1,980

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Wed 7/5

15:55-11:05

3 stops29h 10m

Melbourne

Wed 21/5

06:00-00:19

3 stops32h 19m

$2,085

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Mon 7/7

17:15-05:35

2 stops46h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 6/8

10:20-15:05

2 stops42h 45m

$4,344

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 3/4

16:00-20:25

3 stops37h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 7/5

21:20-00:19

3 stops40h 59m

$5,050

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

11:00-11:30

3 stops34h 30m

$970

OttawaMelbourne

YOW - MEL

YOWMEL

Ottawa

Thu 8/5

18:00-17:45

2 stops33h 45m

$1,419

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,937 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Located just 10.6 km from the city centre, Ottawa is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Ottawa. Booking flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,980), Air Canada ($2,085), and Air France ($4,344) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne 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 Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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