Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $785

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,267

One-way from

$785

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,706
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/10-26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 95h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 16/1011:55MEL - CMH
2 stops37h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 26/1006:30CMH - MEL
2 stops59h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,267
Thu 16/1009:45MEL - CMH
1 stop24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1008:42CMH - MEL
1 stop33h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,721
Tue 25/1112:00MEL - CMH
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 30/1114:52CMH - MEL
1 stop22h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,777
Thu 16/1006:30MEL - CMH
3 stops29h 08mAir Canada
Sun 26/1009:20CMH - MEL
3 stops36h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9$2,277
Wed 15/1000:45MEL - CMH
2 stops31h 24mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/1009:04CMH - MEL
2 stops36h 26mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$2,637
Mon 24/1100:45MEL - CMH
2 stops32h 53mCathay Pacific
Sun 30/1106:25CMH - MEL
2 stops38h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$3,081
Wed 29/1012:00MEL - CMH
1 stop23h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1107:00CMH - MEL
1 stop35h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/9$3,915
Tue 25/1122:30MEL - CMH
2 stops38h 09mEmirates
Sun 30/1116:10CMH - MEL
2 stops46h 15mEmirates
Deal found 14/9$7,877

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

12:00-20:55

1 stop23h 55m

Columbus

Wed 5/11

15:05-10:00

2 stops26h 55m

$1,267

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-09:58

2 stops37h 03m

Columbus

Sun 26/10

06:30-08:30

2 stops59h 00m

$1,267

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-20:45

2 stops23h 45m

Columbus

Sun 15/3

18:00-08:30

2 stops23h 30m

$1,466

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 25/11

12:00-17:05

1 stop21h 05m

Columbus

Sun 30/11

14:52-05:00

1 stop22h 08m

$1,777

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-10:20

2 stops37h 20m

Columbus

Sun 15/3

19:45-05:00

1 stop42h 15m

$2,520

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

10:55-16:48

2 stops43h 53m

$785

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

15:05-22:10

1 stop21h 05m

$1,295

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

00:30-07:29

3 stops44h 59m

$1,567

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Deals found on 16/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Columbus in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 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 . The distance between Melbourne and Columbus is about 15912 km.

  • 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 $1,192 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, starting at $1,755 and $1,799 round-trip. United Airlines is 40% 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?

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  • 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$1,192Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,755Average$2,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,799Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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