Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne, United Airlines or Air Canada?

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 2,123 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,263 and an overall rating of 7.1.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne take?

Flying between Melbourne and Ottawa will take minimum 22h 18m and will require at least one stop.

What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport was C$ 1,170 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,998 for a round-trip.

Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Melbourne?

On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Melbourne?

We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Melbourne.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Melbourne?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Ottawa to Melbourne were found on Air Canada (C$ 1,998) and Philippine Airlines (C$ 2,222).

What are the most popular airlines flying to Melbourne Airport?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Melbourne Airport is United Airlines, followed by Air Canada and Delta.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 1,998

Typical prices: C$ 1,987-C$ 2,158

Air Canada

Mon 19/10Mon 2/11

YOW - MEL • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 1,170

Multiple Airlines

Sun 4/10

YOW - MEL • 2 stops

Direct flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 2 connections.

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July

Cheapest • 100% price drop

January

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Melbourne (YOW-MEL)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:05 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

23h 59m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

C$ 1,998Air Canada

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

6:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

38h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

26h 45m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,009Air Canada

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

2:00 p.m. - 12:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

31h 35m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

26h 45m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,096Air Canada

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

5:40 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

57h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

9:20 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

31h 22m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 2,222Philippine Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

6:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

28h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 a.m. - 5:08 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

26h 08m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,304Air Canada

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

6:05 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

27h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:30 p.m. - 5:08 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

34h 38m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

C$ 2,369Multiple Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

6:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

35h 20m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

31h 59m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,402Multiple Airlines

Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

5:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

36h 00m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

31h 59m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,413Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

5:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

37h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

24h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 3,872United Airlines

Sat, 12 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

5:10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

37h 20m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

24h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 3,877United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Melbourne

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

7:20 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,463Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

7:20 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

33h 25m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,467Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,474Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

33h 50m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 15m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

C$ 2,479Multiple Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

2:52 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

26h 38m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:55 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

24h 40m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 3,050United Airlines

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

2:00 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 a.m. - 12:53 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

32h 53m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

C$ 3,224Air Canada

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

2:00 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 a.m. - 12:53 a.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

32h 53m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

C$ 3,408Air Canada

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

2:00 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 3,595Air Canada

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

2:00 p.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

31h 05m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

29h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 3,612Air Canada

Fri, 28 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

3:10 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MEL Melbourne

26h 20m2 stops Newark Los Angeles Los Angeles

6:00 a.m. - 6:55 p.m.MEL Melbourne-YOW Ottawa

26h 55m3 stops Brisbane San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 12,071United Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Melbourne Airport from Ottawa usually cost between C$ 1,949 and C$ 2,441 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,998 on Air Canada (19 Oct–2 Nov).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport is July, where tickets cost C$ 0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 4,481 and C$ 2,447 respectively.

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Low season	May
High season	January
Cheapest flight	C$ 1,170

Best time to beat the crowds (34% less expensive on average)

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

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When to book flights from Ottawa to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne Airport was C$ 1,170 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,998 for a round-trip.
Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Melbourne?
On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Melbourne?
We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?
Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Melbourne.
Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne, United Airlines or Air Canada?
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Melbourne are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 2,123 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,263 and an overall rating of 7.1.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Melbourne?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Melbourne?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Melbourne?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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