Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $936

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 18/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Tue 24/1115:27 -
1 stop27h 03m
Mon 7/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 46m
Deal found 11/8$1,789
Mon 24/811:37 -
2 stops30h 38m
Mon 7/910:55 -
2 stops26h 02m
Deal found 7/8$1,795
Sun 22/1116:02 -
2 stops26h 28m
Wed 9/1211:30 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,796
Sun 20/915:20 -
3 stops30h 00m
Mon 16/1106:00 -
2 stops26h 03m
Deal found 9/8$1,829
Tue 24/1115:27 -
1 stop27h 03m
Thu 10/1212:45 -
1 stop25h 29m
Deal found 10/8$1,860
Thu 26/1115:00 -
2 stops27h 30m
Mon 7/1211:30 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 11/8$1,867
Mon 23/1107:30 -
1 stop34h 00m
Fri 11/1211:30 -
1 stop22h 46m
Deal found 11/8$1,876
Thu 26/1107:00 -
1 stop35h 30m
Tue 8/1212:45 -
1 stop25h 29m
Deal found 11/8$1,877
Sun 20/916:05 -
3 stops34h 00m
Mon 16/1106:00 -
3 stops31h 12m
Deal found 9/8$1,997
Tue 24/1109:30 -
3 stops45h 45m
Wed 2/1220:55 -
3 stops40h 17m
Deal found 7/8$2,210
Tue 24/1109:30 -
3 stops45h 45m
Thu 10/1220:55 -
3 stops40h 17m
Deal found 11/8$2,264
Tue 24/1115:17 -
2 stops37h 03m
Wed 2/1216:25 -
2 stops37h 59m
Deal found 7/8$3,012

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,789

One-way from

$936

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,867
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/11-7/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 49m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 08m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($612 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($209 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - MEL Melbourne

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 24/11

11:22-09:50

2 stops30h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

12:00-20:57

2 stops24h 57m

$1,789
Fastest return journey

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - MEL Melbourne

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 24/8

15:41-08:15

1 stop26h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:55-22:57

2 stops26h 02m

$1,795

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - MEL Melbourne

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 20/9

15:41-08:15

1 stop26h 34m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:45-05:03

1 stop32h 18m

$1,803

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - MEL Melbourne

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 3/9

11:59-10:55

2 stops32h 56m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

18:55-23:44

2 stops42h 49m

$1,936

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sun 20/9

16:05-16:05

3 stops34h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/11

06:00-21:12

3 stops31h 12m

$1,997

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Tue 24/11

09:30-23:15

3 stops45h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 2/12

20:55-21:12

3 stops40h 17m

$2,210

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Mon 11/1

17:13-15:50

2 stops30h 37m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 19/1

06:00-16:53

2 stops26h 53m

$3,476

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Tue 12/1

17:00-15:50

2 stops30h 50m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/1

10:20-19:39

2 stops25h 19m

$3,476

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sun 20/9

19:38-14:10

2 stops28h 32m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 16/11

06:00-18:17

2 stops28h 17m

$3,481

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH Columbus - AVV Melbourne Avalon

CMHAVV

Columbus

Tue 12/1

09:30-23:15

3 stops45h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 20/1

20:55-21:12

3 stops40h 17m

$3,692

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Melbourne

How much does it cost for a return flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Melbourne flights typically cost between $1,867 and $2,060 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,789 on United Airlines (24 Nov–7 Dec).

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Qantas Airways can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 26h 34m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 03m. 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?

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