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Ottawa.$1,499 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,499, select.
Ottawa.$1,790 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with United and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,790, select.
Ottawa.$1,896 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 3 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,896, select.
Ottawa.$2,135 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Sat, 26 Jul.Return flight with VietJet Air and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 26 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,135, select.
Ottawa.$2,199 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with Qantas and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,199, select.
Ottawa.$2,247 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,247, select.
Ottawa.$2,325 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Fri, 25 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,325, select.
Ottawa.$2,530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 23 Dec.Return flight with United and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,530, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Melbourne to Ottawa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,499
Cheapest month to flyOctober

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

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ottawa is $1,499. 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 Melbourne Tullamarine to Ottawa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,499.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Ottawa is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from $1,499.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa on Saturday, 4 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport and Ottawa. 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is 15 hours behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MEL to Ottawa flight.

  • Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • The journey from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:

  • Of the flights that depart from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Ottawa

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa flight is $720. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,499. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from MEL to Ottawa, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest prices across each month and land an awesome deal.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to Ottawa by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Touching down on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa? Collect your bags and head for the convenience of a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.

  • Go beyond Ottawa and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.

  • To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks before your flight from MEL to Ottawa. Prices typically go up closer to your travel date.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Following your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MEL to Ottawa flight:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Before you book your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.

  • When booking your Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.

More about Ottawa

  • After booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:

  • Rideau Canal and Parliament Hill are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.

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