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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $1,446

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 July 2026.

Thu 20/810:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops23h 55m
United Airlines
Thu 27/819:49
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops45h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,446
Fri 16/1011:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops26h 30m
Delta
Tue 24/1108:00
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops33h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$1,675
Sat 17/1014:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 27m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/1115:17
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,682
Sat 17/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops28h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 24/1115:17
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,705
Sat 17/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/1115:17
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,708
Fri 14/806:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops45h 32m
Air Canada
Tue 18/809:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/7$1,721
Thu 1/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops26h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 10/1015:13
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/7$1,723
Sat 17/1014:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 19/1115:17
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop21h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,726
Thu 20/809:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops23h 54m
Qantas Airways
Thu 27/807:43
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops40h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/7$1,739
Fri 16/1011:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 21m
Delta
Thu 19/1110:05
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops31h 45m
Delta
Deal found 23/7$1,745
Sat 17/1014:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops23h 49m
American Airlines
Wed 25/1119:19
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/7$1,748

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Columbus (C01). 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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,446

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June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,801
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 36m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 16/10

11:00-22:30

2 stops26h 30m

Columbus

Tue 24/11

08:00-09:50

2 stops33h 50m

$1,675

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 14/8

06:00-13:32

3 stops45h 32m

Columbus

Tue 18/8

09:55-11:35

3 stops35h 40m

$1,721

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

10:55-20:34

2 stops23h 39m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

10:26-09:15

2 stops31h 49m

$1,832

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

11:55-22:28

2 stops25h 33m

Columbus

Mon 23/11

14:11-10:30

2 stops28h 19m

$1,887

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

10:30-17:59

1 stop22h 29m

Columbus

Wed 25/11

15:25-10:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,887

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

10:30-17:59

1 stop22h 29m

Columbus

Thu 19/11

15:25-10:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,887

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

10:30-17:59

1 stop22h 29m

Columbus

Mon 23/11

15:25-10:30

1 stop27h 05m

$1,887

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

06:15-18:48

2 stops26h 33m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

15:13-05:00

1 stop22h 47m

$1,962
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

09:45-17:59

1 stop22h 14m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

15:13-05:00

1 stop22h 47m

$2,216
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 1/1

10:20-21:56

2 stops27h 36m

$1,864

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Columbus?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Columbus flights typically cost between $1,438 and $1,809 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,446 on United Airlines (20 Aug–27 Aug).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated 26 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Melbourne to Columbus 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
1,067 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,037 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,067 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Columbus. 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 Melbourne to Columbus?

    Airlines like Delta, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Melbourne to Columbus in about 23h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 53m. The distance between Melbourne and Columbus is about 15912 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Columbus is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $829 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $966 and $1,383 round-trip. United Airlines is 49% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$829Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,383Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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