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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Ottawa from $2,258

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
6 Apr — 13 Apr1
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 (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 1 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,288

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$3,146
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 19/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 38m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($727 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($121 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 1 April 2025.

Wed 30/706:00MEL - YOW
2 stops28h 49mAir Canada
Wed 20/818:00YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 1/4$2,258
Mon 18/822:00MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/815:55YOW - MEL
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,501
Tue 13/510:55MEL - YOW
2 stops45h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/506:40YOW - MEL
2 stops35h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4$5,279
Fri 9/523:45MEL - YOW
2 stops31h 19mCathay Pacific
Mon 26/505:55YOW - MEL
2 stops39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/4$5,400
Sat 10/511:55MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 25/507:50YOW - MEL
2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$6,791

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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 1 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Wed 30/7

06:00-20:49

2 stops28h 49m

Ottawa

Wed 20/8

18:00-11:35

2 stops27h 35m

$2,258

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 18/8

22:00-16:16

2 stops32h 16m

Ottawa

Sun 31/8

15:55-11:05

3 stops29h 10m

$2,501

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 13/5

10:55-14:27

2 stops41h 32m

Ottawa

Tue 27/5

10:37-08:15

2 stops31h 38m

$5,279

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

23:45-17:04

2 stops31h 19m

Ottawa

Mon 26/5

05:55-11:15

2 stops39h 20m

$5,400

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

11:55-06:45

2 stops32h 50m

Ottawa

Sun 25/5

07:50-06:45

2 stops56h 55m

$6,791

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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 to Ottawa

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 1 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne 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.

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 50.0 - 93.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 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 1 April 2025.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,013 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ruwaneth,Mar 2025

YLW - YYZ

It would be great if there were some options for people with gluten allergies and sensitivities.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,013 reviews
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,013 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

6.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ruwaneth,Mar 2025

YLW - YYZ

It would be great if there were some options for people with gluten allergies and sensitivities.

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 3 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,288 on this airline. Users have found that Air Canada is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 1 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,769Average$2,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,053Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,013Average$3,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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