Statistics on Melbourne-Ottawa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ottawa (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Ottawa from Melbourne airport is $ 1987 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1671 (in may) and $ 2450 (in december), which is a saving of $ 317 or a surplus of $ 463 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1619 to $1672 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ottawa before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Ottawa plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3756 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ottawa from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1671, saving $ 317 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1987). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2450).
Flight Melbourne-Ottawa: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1937 | $ 2286 | high price |
| February | $ 1447 | $ 1724 | good price |
| March | $ 1446 | $ 1800 | good price |
| April | $ 1670 | $ 2099 | fair price |
| May | $ 1423 | $ 1671 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1501 | $ 1916 | fair price |
| July | $ 1752 | $ 2046 | fair price |
| August | $ 1513 | $ 1979 | fair price |
| September | $ 1702 | $ 1996 | fair price |
| October | $ 1598 | $ 1959 | fair price |
| November | $ 1452 | $ 1917 | fair price |
| December | $ 2073 | $ 2450 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Ottawa
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Ottawa range from $1079 to $2589. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1079 to $1133), 1% at the maximum price (from $2535 to $2589). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1834 to $1888 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Ottawa flight
There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Ottawa airport: Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, United, Air New Zealand, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Scoot, WestJet and Japan Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3756 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Melbourne->Ottawa route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Ottawa flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $189. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $100.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ottawa to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $170. Conversely, departing from Ottawa on a thursday may cost you an additional $207.
Top prices Melbourne-Ottawa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 13-05 to 20-05-2024 | $ 1345 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1434 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 06-06 to 16-06-2024 | $ 1093 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 15-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 1247 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 17-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 1318 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 20-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 1272 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 21-06 to 27-06-2024 | $ 1849 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 17-07 to 29-07-2024 | $ 1063 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 04-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 1557 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Ottawa | 01-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 1350 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Ottawa to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Ottawa flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Ottawa, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1794 $, which is a saving of 193 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (205 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Ottawa flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2117 $) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1614 $) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1806 $) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1562 $) |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1705 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1955) |
| August | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1832 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1841) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1985 $) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1929 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1768 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2378 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Ottawa are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $56. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $41 more.
Melbourne to Ottawa: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 6942 $1345 to $10293 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1328 $1093 to $2562 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1494 $1063 to $1926 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 3210 $1122 to $7363 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1557 $1557 to $1557 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1801 $1350 to $2309 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, october and december are cheaper to travel to Ottawa. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!