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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $982

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
29 May — 5 Jun1
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 29 April 2026.

Wed 27/514:52
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 3/609:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,764
Thu 11/619:31
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 18/606:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,808
Tue 9/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Tue 16/609:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,813
Sun 6/918:03
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 14/913:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,017
Sun 6/909:55
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/920:55
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops37h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4$2,028
Tue 9/616:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/606:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,038
Wed 27/516:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 3/620:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops55h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/4$2,042
Mon 8/609:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 40m
Air Canada
Mon 15/620:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops55h 02m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4$2,083
Sun 6/918:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops36h 02m
Qantas Airways
Mon 14/920:55
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops34h 09m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$2,513
Thu 20/818:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops36h 02m
Qantas Airways
Wed 26/820:55
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/4$2,643
Thu 20/816:05
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/820:55
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops37h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,916
Tue 11/818:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops32h 02m
Qantas Airways
Sat 15/810:30
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops44h 42m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4$4,107

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,764

One-way from

$982

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,630
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 18m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($388 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($180 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/6

19:31-08:15

1 stop22h 44m

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

06:30-23:59

3 stops31h 29m

$1,808

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 8/6

15:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

06:30-23:59

3 stops31h 29m

$1,808

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 6/9

18:03-10:00

2 stops25h 57m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

13:35-21:45

1 stop22h 10m

$2,017

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sun 6/9

09:55-14:10

3 stops38h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 14/9

20:55-20:21

3 stops37h 26m

$2,028

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 20/8

15:35-08:15

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

10:00-15:52

2 stops43h 52m

$2,192

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sun 6/9

18:03-20:05

2 stops36h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 14/9

20:55-17:04

2 stops34h 09m

$2,513

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 20/8

18:03-20:05

2 stops36h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

20:55-17:12

2 stops34h 17m

$2,643

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 20/8

16:05-14:10

3 stops32h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

20:55-20:22

3 stops37h 27m

$2,916

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 12/5

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

10:55-21:44

1 stop24h 49m

$3,139
Fastest return journey

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 12/5

17:12-06:45

1 stop23h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$3,196

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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 $1,519). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,495). 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?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 22h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 18m. 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 $1,519). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,495). 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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