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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,789

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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 22 January 2026.

Mon 2/213:07
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops30h 18m
Qantas Airways
Wed 18/216:05
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,789
Mon 23/211:36
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 24m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/317:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,805
Sat 21/218:09
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 21m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/212:00
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,826
Sat 7/318:09
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 21m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/316:05
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,829
Mon 23/211:36
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 24m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/319:50
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops61h 26m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,830
Wed 4/213:19
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 41m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/216:05
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,870
Mon 2/213:07
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 18/216:05
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,873
Sat 21/214:29
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 28/212:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,881
Tue 24/218:09
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops36h 36m
Qantas Airways
Tue 3/312:00
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,884
Mon 23/211:36
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop25h 24m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/318:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops62h 46m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,885
Tue 3/309:30
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/306:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1$1,909
Mon 2/316:43
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 47m
United Airlines
Mon 16/312:00
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop26h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1$1,913

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 22 January 2026.

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$1,789

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Average price

$2,360
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 53m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 23/2

11:36-05:00

1 stop25h 24m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

17:45-14:55

2 stops37h 10m

$1,805

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 23/2

11:36-05:00

1 stop25h 24m

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

19:50-17:16

2 stops61h 26m

$1,830

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 4/2

13:19-05:00

1 stop23h 41m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

16:05-22:40

1 stop22h 35m

$1,870

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 4/2

09:45-05:00

2 stops27h 15m

Melbourne

Wed 25/2

16:05-00:59

2 stops24h 54m

$1,881

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 7/3

05:30-05:00

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:00-22:48

2 stops25h 48m

$1,881

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 24/2

18:09-22:45

2 stops36h 36m

Melbourne

Tue 3/3

12:00-17:16

1 stop21h 16m

$1,884

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 7/3

10:35-10:00

3 stops31h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 14/3

12:00-20:21

2 stops23h 21m

$1,913

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 3/3

14:25-10:00

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 10/3

12:00-20:21

2 stops23h 21m

$1,913

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 2/3

16:43-09:30

2 stops24h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 16/3

12:00-23:59

1 stop26h 59m

$1,913

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Mon 23/2

09:30-14:10

3 stops36h 40m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 4/3

20:55-20:56

3 stops40h 01m

$2,004

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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 $1,614). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,702). 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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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 25h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 51m. 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Melbourne?

    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 $1,614). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $2,702). 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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