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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa from $1,610

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — YOW
30 Mar — 6 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 (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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,610

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,496
24/4-30/4
  • 24/4-30/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 09m total
  • Melbourne to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($677 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($116 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 25 March 2025.

Thu 24/411:55MEL - YOW
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/415:45YOW - MEL
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,610
Mon 19/506:00MEL - YOW
2 stops24h 19mAir Canada
Mon 2/618:00YOW - MEL
2 stops27h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3$1,691
Sat 15/1100:45MEL - YOW
2 stops40h 52mCathay Pacific
Sat 27/1205:55YOW - MEL
2 stops38h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 24/3$3,647

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

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Ottawa

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Thu 24/4

11:55-00:44

2 stops26h 49m

Ottawa

Wed 30/4

15:45-10:05

3 stops28h 20m

$1,610

MelbourneOttawa

MEL - YOW

MELYOW

Melbourne

Mon 19/5

06:00-16:19

2 stops24h 19m

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

18:00-11:05

2 stops27h 05m

$1,691

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Ottawa

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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 25 March 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 25 March 2025.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
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Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

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
8,952 reviews
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
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Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.3

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?

    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 3 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,691 on this airline. Air Canada is currently priced 39% 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 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,800Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,044Average$2,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,000Average$3,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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