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$693+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne (MEL)

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 (MEL). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,130
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$693
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,292
From Columbus to Melbourne
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:18 pmCMH - MEL
1 stop21h 42mQantas Airways
Sun 11/236:30 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops62h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/15$1,130
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:23 pmCMH - MEL
1 stop24h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/149:45 amMEL - CMH
1 stop21h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 11/177:00 amCMH - MEL
1 stop30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/2312:00 pmMEL - CMH
1 stop20h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,363
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 11/179:30 amCMH - MEL
3 stops38h 05mAir Canada
Sun 11/237:00 amMEL - CMH
3 stops29h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 8/15$1,383
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 11/1711:00 amCMH - MEL
2 stops44h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/2212:45 amMEL - CMH
2 stops39h 33mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/15$1,459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:47 amCMH - MEL
1 stop27h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/84:05 pmMEL - CMH
1 stop20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,486
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:30 amCMH - MEL
3 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:20 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops40h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,554
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:18 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops38h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/238:00 amMEL - CMH
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$1,665
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:18 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops26h 47mQantas Airways
Sat 11/227:20 pmMEL - CMH
2 stops43h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/17$1,718
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/79:20 amCMH - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/148:50 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops37h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$1,735

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Melbourne

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 11/17

3:18 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 42m

Melbourne

Sun 11/23

6:30 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops62h 26m

$1,130

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 2/1

3:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops48h 21m

Melbourne

Tue 3/31

9:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,161

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 9/22

7:01 am-5:00 am

1 stop31h 59m

Melbourne

Mon 9/29

9:45 am-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$1,260

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 9/7

2:23 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 37m

Melbourne

Sun 9/14

9:45 am-5:04 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$1,260

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 10/1

11:05 am-5:00 am

2 stops27h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

4:05 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop20h 59m

$1,265

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 2/1

3:57 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 33m

Melbourne

Tue 3/31

9:45 am-5:42 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,265

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/20

2:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 55m

$693

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/20

9:30 am-2:05 pm

3 stops36h 35m

$772

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/16

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Columbus to Melbourne Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
896 reviews

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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 Airport?

    Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from Columbus to Melbourne Airport in just under 21h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 17m. There are 9887 mi between Columbus and Melbourne Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Melbourne Airport, with prices starting at $1,161. Another option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,480 round trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Melbourne Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Columbus to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,480Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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