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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $857

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
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 9 July 2026.

Wed 19/809:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops27h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 26/816:27
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops25h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,358
Thu 6/810:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops27h 04m
United Airlines
Thu 13/814:12
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,375
Wed 19/810:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops27h 56m
Delta
Wed 26/812:10
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$1,534
Thu 1/1013:20
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/1008:32
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops37h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,590
Thu 6/806:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/816:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,630
Thu 1/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops26h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 10/1008:00
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop30h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$1,638
Thu 1/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 21/1015:13
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops28h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$1,655
Thu 1/1009:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 16m
Qantas Airways
Sat 10/1015:13
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 47m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,708
Wed 12/820:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops38h 52m
Air Canada
Sun 16/816:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/7$1,724

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,358

One-way from

$857

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,827
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/8-26/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 06m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($475 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($157 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

09:30-22:57

2 stops27h 27m

Columbus

Wed 26/8

16:27-07:30

2 stops25h 03m

$1,358

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

10:00-23:56

2 stops27h 56m

Columbus

Wed 26/8

12:10-07:50

2 stops29h 40m

$1,534

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

09:45-22:05

2 stops26h 20m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

15:13-06:45

2 stops24h 32m

$1,645

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

09:45-20:01

2 stops24h 16m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

15:13-05:00

1 stop22h 47m

$1,708

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 25/9

09:30-17:59

1 stop22h 29m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

17:10-09:15

2 stops25h 05m

$1,802

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

10:55-22:30

2 stops25h 35m

Columbus

Sat 10/10

12:36-09:15

2 stops29h 39m

$1,809

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

18:55-23:44

2 stops42h 49m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

17:03-10:55

2 stops27h 52m

$2,117
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 19/8

13:35-22:12

1 stop22h 37m

Columbus

Wed 26/8

17:17-05:00

1 stop21h 43m

$2,164

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

$2,167

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 24/12

11:30-18:16

1 stop22h 46m

Columbus

Tue 26/1

07:25-09:30

1 stop34h 05m

$2,457

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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 9 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
1,058 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
1,058 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,058 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
9,955 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,058 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
11,787 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,058 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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 United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Melbourne to Columbus in about 26h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 36m. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $973 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,061 and $1,411 round-trip. American Airlines is 39% 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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American AirlinesCheapest$973Average$1,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,411Average$1,826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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