Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $1,381

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — MEL
Mar 24 — Mar 311

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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,973

Round-trip from

$1,155
High demand for flights, 43% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Columbus to Melbourne

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Melbourne?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus to Melbourne. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Melbourne.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Melbourne?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Melbourne from Columbus. Prices for October average $2,169 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,614. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 75% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Melbourne (CMH - MEL)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Melbourne at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Columbus and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Columbus to Melbourne. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 4/177:31 amCMH - MEL
2 stops33h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/2710:55 amMEL - CMH
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,508
Fri 6/211:20 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/910:55 amMEL - CMH
1 stop33h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,714
Fri 6/217:32 amCMH - MEL
1 stop34h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/910:55 amMEL - CMH
1 stop33h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,730
Tue 6/117:32 amCMH - MEL
1 stop34h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2210:55 amMEL - CMH
2 stops51h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,825
Tue 6/112:15 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2210:55 amMEL - CMH
2 stops51h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,826
Sat 6/229:00 amCMH - MEL
2 stops33h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1010:55 amMEL - CMH
1 stop33h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,897
Tue 6/111:20 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops52h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/226:00 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops50h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,973
Tue 6/117:32 amCMH - MEL
1 stop34h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/2210:55 amMEL - CMH
1 stop33h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,994

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Columbus to Melbourne

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Columbus and Melbourne. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights traveling from Columbus to Melbourne. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 6/225:00 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/108:45 amMEL - CMH
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,435
Fri 6/215:00 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/96:15 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops43h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,479

Cheap Columbus to Melbourne flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Melbourne specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 4/226:30 amCMH - MEL
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - CMH
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,458
Mon 3/184:53 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/2212:00 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops23h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,703
Mon 4/225:00 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/298:45 amMEL - CMH
2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,213
Mon 4/226:08 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops35h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/299:20 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops58h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,441
Mon 4/225:54 pmCMH - AVV
2 stops25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/298:50 pmAVV - CMH
2 stops38h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,812
Mon 4/228:30 amCMH - MEL
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/282:25 amMEL - CMH
3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,883
Mon 4/222:20 pmCMH - MEL
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2911:45 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$2,966
Mon 3/189:02 amCMH - MEL
2 stops36h 28mCathay Pacific
Thu 3/211:00 amMEL - CMH
2 stops31h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/16$3,197
Mon 3/185:53 pmCMH - AVV
2 stops29h 17mQantas Airways
Fri 3/226:00 amAVV - CMH
2 stops30h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/17$4,062

Columbus to Melbourne 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Melbourne in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Melbourne in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 10/203:40 pmCMH - AVV
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/35:00 amAVV - CMH
3 stops48h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,381
Wed 10/3011:05 amCMH - MEL
2 stops32h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/138:35 amMEL - CMH
2 stops28h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$1,389
Sun 10/203:40 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/37:00 amMEL - CMH
3 stops43h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,394
Sun 10/203:40 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/37:00 amMEL - CMH
3 stops43h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,407
Sat 6/225:00 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/108:45 amMEL - CMH
2 stops29h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/17$1,435
Mon 4/226:30 amCMH - MEL
2 stops35h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/2910:55 amMEL - CMH
2 stops24h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,458
Wed 10/309:00 amCMH - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/138:35 amMEL - CMH
3 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,461
Fri 6/215:00 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/96:15 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops43h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/17$1,479
Wed 10/303:00 pmCMH - AVV
3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/136:00 amAVV - CMH
3 stops48h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,565

Find flights from Columbus to Melbourne within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$1,435 - $2,502

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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 6/22

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

2 stops29h 14m

$1,435

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 6/21

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 7/9

2 stops43h 44m

$1,479

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 4/17

2 stops33h 59m

Melbourne

Sat 4/27

2 stops25h 10m

$1,508

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 6/21

2 stops28h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 7/9

1 stop33h 47m

$1,714

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 6/21

1 stop34h 43m

Melbourne

Tue 7/9

1 stop33h 47m

$1,730

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 4/17

2 stops54h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 4/27

1 stop54h 02m

$1,837

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 4/17

3 stops30h 47m

Melbourne

Sat 4/27

3 stops30h 41m

$2,069

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 6/22

3 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 7/10

3 stops46h 59m

$2,154

ColumbusMelbourne Avalon

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 6/21

2 stops24h 58m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 7/9

2 stops25h 35m

$2,502

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Deals found on 3/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Melbourne?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Melbourne flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Melbourne by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Melbourne by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Melbourne is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,825. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne (average of $1,155). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,856). 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.

January

$1,551

February

$1,155

March

$1,215

April

$1,570

May

$1,600

June

$1,627

July

$1,856

August

$1,543

September

$1,493

October

$1,578

November

$1,527

December

$1,703

Temperature and rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MEL

Temperature

46.4 - 68 °F

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 March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Air New Zealand and Emirates 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.
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very good
695 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.0
Good
6,717 reviews
8.3
Very good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus to Melbourne for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to Melbourne for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,435, but on average you can expect to pay $1,985.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Melbourne round-trip from $1,435. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,508, and Air Canada, from $2,154. Air New Zealand is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to Melbourne?

  • What does CMH to MEL mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Columbus Airport to Melbourne Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CMH to MEL flight. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Melbourne

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,468Average$1,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,514Average$2,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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