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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $943

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,507

One-way from

$943

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,697
21/8-28/8
  • 21/8-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 53m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($1,343 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($226 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Columbus to Melbourne

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 July 2025.

Thu 21/812:34CMH - MEL
2 stops32h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/812:05MEL - CMH
2 stops24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,507
Thu 11/911:43CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 07mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/918:55MEL - CMH
2 stops41h 18mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$2,045
Thu 11/919:29CMH - MEL
2 stops26h 06mQantas Airways
Sat 20/918:50MEL - CMH
2 stops36h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/7$2,112
Mon 27/1009:30CMH - MEL
3 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Wed 5/1108:00MEL - CMH
3 stops28h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 9/7$2,171
Mon 27/1007:00CMH - MEL
1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1116:05MEL - CMH
1 stop19h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,179
Sun 7/1216:40CMH - MEL
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 24/1211:30MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/7$2,223
Mon 27/1017:59CMH - AVV
2 stops38h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1120:55AVV - CMH
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,290
Thu 11/917:55CMH - AVV
2 stops36h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 20/920:55AVV - CMH
2 stops34h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$2,660
Mon 27/1016:55CMH - MEL
2 stops47h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1100:45MEL - CMH
2 stops34h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/7$2,815

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Columbus

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 21/8

12:34-10:50

2 stops32h 16m

Melbourne

Thu 28/8

12:05-22:42

2 stops24h 37m

$1,507

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/9

11:43-10:50

2 stops33h 07m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

18:55-22:13

2 stops41h 18m

$2,045

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 27/10

09:30-12:35

3 stops36h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

08:00-20:56

3 stops28h 56m

$2,171

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 27/10

07:00-05:00

1 stop31h 00m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

16:05-20:02

1 stop19h 57m

$2,179

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/9

17:55-06:45

1 stop22h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

21:00-17:04

2 stops34h 04m

$2,275

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Mon 27/10

17:59-23:15

2 stops38h 16m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 5/11

20:55-17:47

2 stops36h 52m

$2,290

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/9

14:17-08:15

2 stops27h 58m

Melbourne

Thu 18/9

10:55-23:43

2 stops26h 48m

$2,374

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Thu 11/9

17:55-20:05

2 stops36h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/9

20:55-17:04

2 stops34h 09m

$2,660

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 27/10

16:55-07:10

2 stops47h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 4/11

00:45-18:56

2 stops34h 11m

$2,815

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 20/11

06:30-09:25

2 stops34h 55m

$943

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to MEL?

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 11 July 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Columbus to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Melbourne round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $2,045, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and American Airlines. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Melbourne one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $943. United Airlines flights start at $1,418 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,642 one-way.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $132). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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