$144+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — SYD
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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$1,552 or less

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$346 or less
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Mon 16/216:04CMH - SYD
2 stops26h 51mQantas Airways
Mon 23/214:05SYD - CMH
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,636
Mon 16/217:45CMH - MEL
2 stops31h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 30/309:45MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,660
Thu 6/1117:08CMH - SYD
2 stops34h 57mQantas Airways
Fri 14/1114:05SYD - CMH
1 stop20h 58mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,663
Sat 7/215:59CMH - SYD
2 stops29h 01mQantas Airways
Mon 16/214:05SYD - CMH
1 stop39h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,673
Thu 30/1009:30CMH - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Thu 6/1111:20SYD - CMH
2 stops25h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,718
Mon 20/1008:42CMH - SYD
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1010:20SYD - CMH
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,739
Thu 20/1116:45CMH - SYD
2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/1220:15SYD - CMH
2 stops42h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$1,742
Thu 6/1118:24CMH - SYD
2 stops33h 21mAlaska Airlines
Fri 14/1121:40SYD - CMH
2 stops35h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,751
Thu 20/1118:05CMH - SYD
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 6/1219:15SYD - CMH
2 stops35h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/9$1,753
Thu 30/1018:24CMH - SYD
2 stops34h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/1121:40SYD - CMH
2 stops35h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,768
Mon 16/216:04CMH - SYD
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/211:20SYD - CMH
2 stops49h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,844
Wed 29/1018:24CMH - SYD
2 stops46h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:45SYD - CMH
1 stop42h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,855

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Mon 16/2

16:04-10:55

2 stops26h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

14:05-20:00

1 stop21h 55m

$1,636

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Mon 16/2

17:45-17:15

2 stops31h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 30/3

09:45-16:50

1 stop22h 05m

$1,660

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Thu 6/11

17:08-20:05

2 stops34h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/11

14:05-19:03

1 stop20h 58m

$1,663

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Thu 30/10

18:24-19:45

2 stops34h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

21:40-17:28

2 stops35h 48m

$1,768

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Mon 16/2

16:04-12:15

2 stops28h 11m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:20-20:56

2 stops49h 36m

$1,844

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Sat 7/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-20:56

2 stops49h 36m

$1,861

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Sat 7/2

09:30-09:35

2 stops32h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-20:56

2 stops25h 36m

$1,861

ColumbusSydney

CMH - SYD

CMHSYD

Columbus

Thu 30/10

18:48-09:00

1 stop23h 12m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

11:20-20:56

2 stops49h 36m

$1,883

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Wed 29/10

18:48-09:30

1 stop23h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 5/11

16:05-22:30

1 stop22h 25m

$1,894

ColumbusMelbourne

CMH - MEL

CMHMEL

Columbus

Thu 6/11

18:05-09:30

1 stop23h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 16/11

12:00-16:56

1 stop20h 56m

$1,894

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus

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When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Columbus to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus Airport is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport (average of $482). Flying from Columbus Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of $2,023). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Columbus Airport?

Columbus Airport offers frequent flights to Chicago (735 flights per day), New York (530 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (342 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From $270
New York
New York
From $231
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From $233

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Columbus Airport is New York, with prices starting at $346. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From $231
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From $233
Chicago
Chicago
From $270

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Columbus. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Columbus Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Columbus Airport are Boston, Denver, Atlanta. Boston, Denver, Atlanta are the most popular locations from Columbus Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Columbus Airport for as low as $346 to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $558 to fly from Columbus Airport.

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Columbus Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Columbus Airport to anywhere, put Detroit on your list as prices start at $1,353 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport is September. The most expensive month for flights is July. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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