Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,591

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,793

One-way from

$1,591

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,792
13/2-22/2
  • 13/2-22/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 36m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 49m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($1,040 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($268 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 17 November 2025.

Tue 30/1206:05CMH - MEL
2 stops35h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/111:30MEL - CMH
2 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/11$2,600
Thu 20/1118:05CMH - MEL
1 stop23h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 22/1119:20MEL - CMH
2 stops34h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/11$2,623
Sat 20/1216:15CMH - MEL
2 stops49h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 27/1213:00MEL - CMH
2 stops41h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,660
Wed 31/1206:00CMH - MEL
2 stops34h 00mDelta
Wed 7/110:10MEL - CMH
2 stops28h 49mDelta
Deal found 15/11$2,763
Mon 1/1216:45CMH - MEL
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1210:35MEL - CMH
2 stops27h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/11$2,766
Mon 1/1215:18CMH - MEL
2 stops26h 47mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - CMH
1 stop20h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/11$2,795
Mon 1/1219:46CMH - MEL
2 stops43h 24mCathay Pacific
Sat 6/1200:45MEL - CMH
2 stops32h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11$2,857
Thu 20/1109:00CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/1112:10MEL - CMH
2 stops48h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11$2,928
Wed 31/1217:57CMH - MEL
1 stop23h 33mQantas Airways
Wed 7/121:05MEL - CMH
2 stops35h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/11$2,942
Thu 20/1109:30CMH - AVV
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1120:55AVV - CMH
3 stops40h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11$3,116
Mon 1/1209:30CMH - AVV
3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1206:00AVV - CMH
3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11$3,814
Sat 22/1117:08CMH - AVV
2 stops30h 42mQantas Airways
Sat 29/1106:00AVV - CMH
2 stops27h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/11$4,696

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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 17/2

09:30-15:35

3 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

08:00-20:56

3 stops28h 56m

$2,062

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 12/2

09:30-15:35

3 stops38h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 22/2

08:00-20:56

3 stops28h 56m

$2,064

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 23/1

17:13-12:25

2 stops27h 12m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

12:00-16:53

1 stop20h 53m

$2,067

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 20/3

17:26-09:30

2 stops25h 04m

Melbourne

Fri 3/4

09:45-16:50

1 stop22h 05m

$2,067

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 13/2

09:30-23:15

3 stops45h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 22/2

06:00-20:56

3 stops30h 56m

$2,073

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 23/1

06:23-08:00

2 stops33h 37m

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-23:08

2 stops28h 58m

$2,113

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 12/1

10:55-10:00

2 stops31h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

11:30-22:13

2 stops26h 43m

$2,217

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 12/1

17:17-05:00

1 stop43h 43m

Melbourne

Sat 31/1

16:05-20:10

1 stop20h 05m

$2,241

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 12/1

10:28-08:00

2 stops29h 32m

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

10:10-17:31

2 stops23h 21m

$2,243

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 17/2

15:30-09:30

2 stops26h 00m

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

13:00-22:33

2 stops25h 33m

$2,262

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $1,712). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,809). 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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Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Melbourne, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 47% versus a flight in the evening.

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Air Canada, Qantas Airways, and American Airlines can get you from Columbus to Melbourne in just under 25h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 15912 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $1,712). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,809). 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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