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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $978

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,134

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,296
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 111h 50m total
  • 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 17 January 2025.

Fri 14/217:00MEL - YOW
2 stops63h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/218:00YOW - MEL
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,134
Tue 15/712:05MEL - YOW
2 stops34h 14mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/717:50YOW - MEL
2 stops36h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$2,139
Fri 14/211:30MEL - YOW
2 stops25h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/209:45YOW - MEL
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$3,178
Thu 13/203:25MEL - YOW
3 stops49h 58mEmirates
Thu 20/205:45YOW - MEL
2 stops49h 35mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$3,674
Thu 13/200:45MEL - YOW
2 stops32h 37mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/220:15YOW - MEL
2 stops58h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1$3,700

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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

17:00-16:00

2 stops63h 00m

Ottawa

Fri 28/2

18:00-10:50

2 stops48h 50m

$2,134

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Tue 15/7

12:05-08:19

2 stops34h 14m

Ottawa

Tue 29/7

17:50-20:35

2 stops36h 45m

$2,139

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Fri 14/2

11:30-21:24

2 stops25h 54m

Ottawa

Thu 20/2

09:45-10:00

2 stops32h 15m

$3,178

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

03:25-13:23

3 stops49h 58m

Ottawa

Thu 20/2

05:45-23:20

2 stops49h 35m

$3,674

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 13/2

00:45-17:22

2 stops32h 37m

Ottawa

Fri 28/2

20:15-23:00

2 stops58h 45m

$3,700

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

13:45-14:56

3 stops39h 11m

$978

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Ottawa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 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.

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 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

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.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,139 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Emirates, starting at $3,178 and $3,674 round-trip. Air New Zealand is currently priced 30% 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 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 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,817Average$2,627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,083Average$3,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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