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$573+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/26:00 pm
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 7/99:45 am
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/217:31 pm
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 44m
United Airlines
Thu 6/1810:55 am
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,092
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/43:48 pm
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops38h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/118:50 am
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops37h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/20$1,366
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:46 pm
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 59m
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/249:25 am
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 14m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/20$1,395
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/164:05 pm
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/258:50 pm
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,405
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/24:05 pm
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/79:45 am
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,464
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/25:45 pm
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sun 6/79:45 am
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 08m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,577
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/27:52 pm
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops45h 58m
Delta
Sun 6/710:00 am
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops26h 56m
Delta
Deal found 5/17$1,595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/166:03 pm
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops32h 02m
Qantas Airways
Tue 8/258:50 am
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops46h 22m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/165:46 pm
CMH
-
AVV
2 stops30h 34m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/304:40 pm
AVV
-
CMH
2 stops38h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/20$2,254
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/239:55 am
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/258:55 pm
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops54h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$2,349
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/219:55 am
CMH
-
AVV
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/182:55 pm
AVV
-
CMH
3 stops60h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$2,370

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 May 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,081
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$573
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,367
From Columbus to Melbourne
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Melbourne that are best for you.

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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 7/2

6:00 pm-6:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 7/9

9:45 am-5:01 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$1,081

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sat 7/4

3:48 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops38h 17m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-9:18 pm

2 stops29h 18m

$1,371

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 6/2

4:05 pm-11:20 am

3 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops55h 32m

$1,500

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 6/2

5:45 pm-10:35 am

2 stops26h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

9:45 am-4:53 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$1,577

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 6/2

7:52 pm-7:50 am

2 stops45h 58m

Melbourne

Sun 6/7

10:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,595

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 7/4

9:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops33h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

10:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,757

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 6/16

4:20 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 6/30

10:55 am-10:24 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,907

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Sun 8/16

6:03 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops32h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 8/25

8:50 am-5:12 pm

2 stops46h 22m

$1,945

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Tue 6/16

4:05 pm-11:20 am

3 stops29h 15m

Melbourne

Tue 6/30

6:00 am-1:32 pm

3 stops45h 32m

$1,947

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Tue 6/16

5:46 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops30h 34m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 6/30

4:40 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops38h 13m

$2,254

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Deals found on 5/19

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne

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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 $1,090). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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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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 May 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways from Columbus to Melbourne. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Apr 2026

AKL - ADL

Poor as usual. Flight was delayed for more than 4 hours. The Staff was rude. Food was terrible. Very unreliable, unprofessional and unpleasant.

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?

    A quick flight from Columbus to Melbourne can take about 22h 45m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,081. The distance from Columbus to Melbourne is about 9887 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus to Melbourne round-trip from $1,090. Qantas Airways is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 vacation 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 $1,090). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne in March is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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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Top airline flying from Columbus to Melbourne

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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