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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $836

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
6 Jun — 13 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 7 May 2026.

Mon 11/515:29
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 46m
United Airlines
Fri 22/509:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,510
Tue 19/517:12
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 33m
American Airlines
Thu 9/709:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$1,749
Sat 9/511:37
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops30h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 14/610:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,794
Sat 9/515:29
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop26h 46m
ANA
Sun 14/610:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 02m
ANA
Deal found 5/5$1,797
Thu 4/617:46
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 59m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/606:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 53m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,999
Sat 9/515:29
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop26h 46m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/609:30
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop22h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$2,159
Sat 9/518:21
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops35h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/606:00
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$2,214
Fri 5/617:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 54m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/618:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops43h 04m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/5$2,291
Thu 4/611:03
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops33h 52m
Air New Zealand
Thu 11/608:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops29h 24m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/5$2,442
Tue 19/517:12
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops31h 08m
Qantas Airways
Thu 9/720:55
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops34h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/5$2,754
Mon 11/518:21
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops29h 59m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/506:00
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops27h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/5$3,482
Tue 19/509:55
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/720:55
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops54h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$3,496

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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,749

One-way from

$836

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,888
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/5-9/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 49m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 58m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($381 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($176 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 4/6

17:46-06:45

1 stop22h 59m

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

06:00-16:53

2 stops24h 53m

$1,999

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Tue 19/5

17:12-14:20

2 stops31h 08m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 9/7

20:55-17:01

2 stops34h 06m

$2,754
Fastest return journey

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 3/7

18:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:45-17:01

1 stop21h 16m

$2,861

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 15/8

18:03-06:45

1 stop22h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:45-17:12

1 stop21h 27m

$2,974

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 3/7

18:00-06:45

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 5/7

09:45-17:01

1 stop21h 16m

$3,062

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 15/8

16:59-08:15

2 stops25h 16m

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-18:14

1 stop22h 44m

$3,112

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 19/5

09:55-11:05

3 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 9/7

06:00-13:32

3 stops45h 32m

$3,457

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 5/6

17:46-14:20

2 stops30h 34m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/6

16:40-16:53

2 stops38h 13m

$3,702

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 3/7

18:00-14:10

2 stops30h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 5/7

20:55-17:01

2 stops34h 06m

$5,271

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 3/7

16:05-14:10

3 stops32h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 5/7

20:55-13:32

3 stops54h 37m

$23,781

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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 $1,506). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,474). 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 can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 22h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 15912 km.

  • 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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    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 $1,506). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,474). 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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