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$695+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 (CMH) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,273
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$695
(Gurufare)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,636
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/275:00 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/38:35 amMEL - CMH
2 stops29h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,273
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/172:32 pmCMH - MEL
1 stop24h 28mQantas Airways
Wed 9/243:05 pmMEL - CMH
1 stop41h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/34:28 pmCMH - MEL
2 stops25h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/251:00 pmMEL - CMH
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,454
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/139:20 amCMH - MEL
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/209:00 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,466
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/37:18 amCMH - MEL
1 stop29h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/2512:00 pmMEL - CMH
1 stop20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,530
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/189:20 amCMH - MEL
3 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Mon 9/228:30 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops38h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$1,736
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:43 amCMH - MEL
2 stops33h 47mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/2412:45 amMEL - CMH
2 stops34h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$1,839
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/135:52 pmCMH - MEL
3 stops35h 33mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/209:20 pmMEL - CMH
3 stops57h 28mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$10,821

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 7/27

5:00 pm-10:50 am

2 stops27h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

8:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 24m

$1,273

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 9/17

2:32 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 28m

Melbourne

Wed 9/24

3:05 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop41h 27m

$1,449

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 11/3

4:28 pm-10:00 am

2 stops25h 32m

Melbourne

Tue 11/25

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$1,454

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 9/13

9:20 am-10:35 am

3 stops35h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 9/20

9:00 pm-8:38 pm

3 stops37h 38m

$1,466

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 11/3

7:18 am-5:00 am

1 stop29h 42m

Melbourne

Tue 11/25

12:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,530

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 9/18

9:20 am-11:05 am

3 stops35h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 9/22

8:30 pm-8:38 pm

3 stops38h 08m

$1,736

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 11/3

10:43 am-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 47m

Melbourne

Mon 11/24

12:45 am-6:56 pm

2 stops34h 11m

$1,839

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sat 9/13

5:52 pm-7:25 pm

3 stops35h 33m

Melbourne

Sat 9/20

9:20 pm-4:48 pm

3 stops57h 28m

$10,821

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 11/20

11:40 am-3:45 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$695

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 6/23

6:00 am-10:35 am

3 stops38h 35m

$792

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport 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.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 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 June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
892 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,273), Qantas Airways ($1,449), and United Airlines ($1,454) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Melbourne Airport. Air New Zealand is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $695. Users have also found prices from $828 and $939 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 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 June 12, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,263Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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