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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$2,162 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,162, select.
Melbourne.$2,345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with WestJet and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,345, select.
Melbourne.$2,361 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Dec, returning Thu, 8 Jan.Return flight with WestJet and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 5 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,361, select.
Melbourne.$2,758 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,758, select.
Melbourne.$2,767 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with WestJet and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,767, select.
Melbourne.$2,812 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Apr, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 20 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,812, select.
Melbourne.$2,848 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Fri, 28 Nov.Return flight with WestJet and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,848, select.
Melbourne.$2,912 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 1 Sep.Return flight with WestJet and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,912, select.

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Alternative Ottawa International to Melbourne routes

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Ottawa to Melbourne: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$2,162
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Melbourne is $2,162. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $2,162.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Melbourne is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Ottawa International Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $2,162.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Melbourne is 15 hours ahead of Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Melbourne operates on the UTC+11 timezone.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from YOW to Melbourne.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • You'll need an ETA for Australia if you hold a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.

  • The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes approximately 43 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YOW:

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Melbourne

  • $1,394 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $2,162. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to Melbourne if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from YOW to Melbourne. There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 42 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to MEL if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • The centre of Melbourne is about 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV). As soon as your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 2 hours and 4 minutes.

  • Relax and unpack not long after your flight from YOW to Melbourne at Little River Bed and Breakfast. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from AVV.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Melbourne in April when things are quieter.

  • Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Melbourne, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from YOW to Melbourne sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

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