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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,216

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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Fri 5/615:30
CMH
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MEL
2 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Fri 12/609:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,785
Mon 18/516:05
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 25/510:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,790
Sun 31/507:00
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops38h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 7/609:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,832
Thu 23/415:34
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/406:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,938
Sun 31/517:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/609:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,983
Wed 19/811:36
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop27h 24m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/813:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,009
Thu 20/818:03
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 42m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/809:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 27m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,011
Sat 27/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/709:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$2,054
Thu 23/409:49
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops32h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 30/406:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,057
Wed 19/818:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops32h 02m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/808:50
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops46h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,505
Thu 20/818:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops36h 02m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/820:55
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,588
Fri 21/818:03
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops30h 17m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/820:55
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops34h 17m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/4$2,589

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,785

One-way from

$1,216

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$1,634
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/6-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 14m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($181 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 5/6

15:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 12/6

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

$1,785
Fastest return journey

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 4/6

19:31-08:15

1 stop22h 44m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-18:24

1 stop21h 29m

$1,785

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 2/6

15:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

06:30-23:59

3 stops31h 29m

$1,814

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 28/8

16:59-07:30

2 stops24h 31m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

10:55-09:49

2 stops36h 54m

$2,257

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 20/8

15:35-08:15

1 stop26h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 26/8

09:00-15:52

2 stops44h 52m

$2,266

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Wed 19/8

18:03-16:05

2 stops32h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 29/8

08:50-17:12

2 stops46h 22m

$2,505

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 28/8

15:35-10:55

2 stops29h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

12:10-08:35

3 stops34h 25m

$2,572

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 20/8

18:03-20:05

2 stops36h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/8

20:55-17:12

2 stops34h 17m

$2,588

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 21/8

18:03-14:20

2 stops30h 17m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/8

20:55-17:12

2 stops34h 17m

$2,589

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 20/8

18:03-20:05

2 stops36h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 26/8

16:40-17:12

2 stops38h 32m

$2,648

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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 $1,522). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,501). 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 and Qantas Airways can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 26h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 17m. 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 $1,522). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,501). 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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