Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,550

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 December 2025.

Wed 31/1216:45CMH - MEL
2 stops24h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/111:30MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$1,944
Mon 8/1216:40CMH - MEL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1213:00MEL - CMH
2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,231
Mon 8/1215:22CMH - MEL
2 stops28h 03mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1212:00MEL - CMH
1 stop20h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$2,256
Sat 27/1205:40CMH - MEL
2 stops36h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/111:30MEL - CMH
2 stops38h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,570
Wed 31/1216:10CMH - MEL
1 stop25h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 19/107:45MEL - CMH
2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$2,656
Wed 31/1217:57CMH - MEL
1 stop23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/110:45MEL - CMH
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,668
Mon 29/1216:15CMH - MEL
2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/111:30MEL - CMH
2 stops41h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,769
Fri 26/1206:10CMH - MEL
2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/111:30MEL - CMH
2 stops27h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12$2,811
Mon 29/1209:30CMH - AVV
3 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/120:55AVV - CMH
3 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$4,744
Sat 27/1217:57CMH - AVV
2 stops37h 18mQantas Airways
Mon 12/116:25AVV - CMH
2 stops43h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,793
Wed 31/1215:21CMH - AVV
2 stops32h 29mQantas Airways
Mon 19/108:10AVV - CMH
2 stops26h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,915
Mon 29/1215:21CMH - AVV
2 stops32h 29mQantas Airways
Mon 5/120:55AVV - CMH
2 stops39h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/12$5,236

Find flight deals from Columbus to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,550

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$4,406
18/2-26/2
  • 18/2-26/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 76h 41m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($950 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($255 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Wed 18/2

09:30-23:15

3 stops45h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 26/2

06:00-20:56

3 stops30h 56m

$1,550

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 7/2

13:19-05:00

1 stop23h 41m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

16:05-21:28

1 stop21h 23m

$1,690

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 5/3

17:57-09:30

1 stop23h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:05-21:57

1 stop20h 52m

$1,690

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 6/3

11:36-05:00

1 stop25h 24m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

16:05-21:57

1 stop20h 52m

$1,690

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sat 7/2

09:30-23:15

3 stops45h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 21/2

06:00-20:56

3 stops30h 56m

$1,709

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 1/2

13:19-09:30

2 stops28h 11m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

12:00-23:27

2 stops27h 27m

$1,715

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 7/2

09:30-13:40

3 stops36h 10m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

08:00-20:56

3 stops28h 56m

$1,729

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 1/2

16:37-10:00

2 stops25h 23m

Melbourne

Tue 17/2

11:30-18:59

2 stops23h 29m

$1,748

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 31/5

19:55-07:40

2 stops45h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-20:46

2 stops24h 46m

$1,759

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 2/6

17:45-07:40

2 stops47h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 17/6

10:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$1,783

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $1,643). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,767). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight in the evening.

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Air Canada and Qantas Airways can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 23h 41m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15912 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $1,643). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,767). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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