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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,680

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
10 May — 17 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 10 April 2026.

Sun 18/1016:10
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1106:00
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops30h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,680
Sun 18/1016:10
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1107:25
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,698
Sun 17/516:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:45
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops54h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,826
Thu 21/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 10m
Air Canada
Thu 28/506:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops28h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/4$1,888
Wed 20/518:21
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 44m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/4$1,940
Wed 20/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/520:50
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,943
Sun 17/519:54
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop43h 06m
Qantas Airways
Sun 31/516:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops38h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$1,959
Wed 3/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 10/613:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,990
Sat 23/517:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sat 30/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$2,009
Thu 20/817:59
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 46m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/809:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 24m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/4$2,037
Sat 23/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,043
Thu 20/816:05
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/820:55
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops54h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,180

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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,826

One-way from

$1,082

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Average price

$1,658
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 17/5-31/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 84h 02m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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  • Air Canada
  • 3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($187 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 21/5

09:55-11:05

3 stops35h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

06:00-20:22

3 stops28h 22m

$1,888

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 17/5

19:54-05:00

1 stop43h 06m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

16:35-16:55

2 stops38h 20m

$1,959

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 3/6

17:45-09:05

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

13:35-21:10

1 stop21h 35m

$1,990

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 20/5

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

$2,096

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 22/5

15:30-08:15

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

09:30-23:59

2 stops28h 29m

$2,096

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 21/5

11:03-08:15

2 stops31h 12m

Melbourne

Thu 28/5

10:55-23:59

3 stops27h 04m

$2,102

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 17/5

14:19-08:15

2 stops27h 56m

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

09:30-23:59

3 stops28h 29m

$2,102
Fastest return journey

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 18/8

17:59-06:45

1 stop22h 46m

Melbourne

Tue 25/8

09:45-17:09

1 stop21h 24m

$2,155

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 20/8

16:05-14:10

3 stops32h 05m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 27/8

20:55-13:32

3 stops54h 37m

$2,180

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 9/7

16:05-20:20

3 stops38h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 25/7

20:55-13:32

3 stops54h 37m

$2,183

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

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 $1,545). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,594). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 26h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 20m. 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 $1,545). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $2,594). 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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