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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $1,806

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus

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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 August 2026.

Mon 7/910:55 -
2 stops27h 04m
Mon 14/915:41 -
1 stop26h 34m
Deal found 8/8$1,806
Tue 8/910:55 -
2 stops27h 04m
Tue 22/914:12 -
2 stops28h 03m
Deal found 4/8$1,820
Thu 3/910:55 -
2 stops26h 49m
Thu 10/914:12 -
2 stops28h 03m
Deal found 6/8$1,826
Thu 24/1212:00 -
2 stops26h 46m
Sat 23/119:05 -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 8/8$1,947
Thu 24/1212:00 -
2 stops26h 46m
Thu 21/119:55 -
2 stops45h 55m
Deal found 8/8$2,017
Tue 8/908:35 -
3 stops38h 54m
Tue 22/907:00 -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 4/8$2,063
Tue 22/1212:00 -
2 stops26h 46m
Wed 20/115:50 -
2 stops26h 00m
Deal found 8/8$2,092
Mon 21/1212:00 -
2 stops38h 14m
Thu 21/107:00 -
2 stops58h 50m
Deal found 8/8$2,161
Sun 13/909:30 -
2 stops27h 27m
Tue 22/907:00 -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 9/8$2,192
Wed 12/820:30 -
3 stops38h 52m
Sun 16/816:05 -
3 stops29h 00m
Deal found 8/8$2,295

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,806

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,570
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 38m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

10:55-20:50

2 stops23h 55m

Columbus

Mon 14/9

14:12-07:30

2 stops27h 18m

$1,806

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

09:30-22:57

2 stops27h 27m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

10:30-08:15

2 stops31h 45m

$2,192

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

20:30-21:22

3 stops38h 52m

Columbus

Sun 16/8

16:05-11:05

3 stops29h 00m

$2,295

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 7/9

12:10-09:29

3 stops35h 19m

Columbus

Mon 14/9

15:41-10:55

2 stops29h 14m

$2,384

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 8/9

08:35-09:29

3 stops38h 54m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

14:12-10:55

3 stops30h 43m

$2,527

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

08:35-09:29

3 stops38h 54m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

10:32-10:55

3 stops34h 23m

$2,649

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

19:00-20:33

3 stops39h 33m

Columbus

Thu 10/9

19:38-22:15

2 stops36h 37m

$2,795
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 12/8

09:30-18:14

1 stop22h 44m

Columbus

Sun 16/8

15:41-08:15

1 stop26h 34m

$2,891
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

10:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

$3,110

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 17/8

09:00-23:33

3 stops28h 33m

$6,558

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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 above average for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Columbus flights typically cost between $1,174 and $1,696 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,806 on United Airlines (7 Sept–14 Sept).

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 August 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
1,081 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,081 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
10,089 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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
11,895 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

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 and Air Canada fly from Melbourne to Columbus in about 23h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 57m. 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 $819 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $954 and $1,371 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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United AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,371Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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