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Cheap flights from Columbus to Melbourne from $2,373

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MEL
1 May — 8 May1
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 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,373

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,570
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/9-20/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Columbus to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($1,326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($231 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 April 2025.

Fri 12/911:43CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 07mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/918:55MEL - CMH
2 stops41h 18mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4$2,373
Tue 10/613:12CMH - MEL
2 stops29h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/610:55MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/4$2,494
Fri 12/907:31CMH - MEL
1 stop31h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/911:55MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,522
Fri 12/909:20CMH - MEL
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/921:00MEL - CMH
3 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,536
Fri 12/909:20CMH - AVV
3 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/920:55AVV - CMH
3 stops37h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4$2,792
Fri 12/917:45CMH - AVV
2 stops36h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 20/916:40AVV - CMH
2 stops43h 26mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/4$3,142

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Columbus

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 12/9

11:43-10:50

2 stops33h 07m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

18:55-22:13

2 stops41h 18m

$2,373

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 12/9

07:31-05:00

1 stop31h 29m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

11:55-00:08

2 stops26h 13m

$2,522

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Fri 12/9

09:20-11:35

3 stops36h 15m

Melbourne

Sat 20/9

21:00-20:38

3 stops37h 38m

$2,536

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Sun 1/6

16:20-08:15

2 stops25h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

10:55-06:33

1 stop33h 38m

$2,597

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 12/9

09:20-16:05

3 stops40h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/9

20:55-20:38

3 stops37h 43m

$2,792

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - AVV

CMHAVV

Columbus

Fri 12/9

17:45-20:05

2 stops36h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 20/9

16:40-22:06

2 stops43h 26m

$3,142

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/4

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Melbourne

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

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 26 April 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.

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 ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

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, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 26 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,688 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

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 $2,373, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Melbourne.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Air New Zealand is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 holiday 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, 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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