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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $1,314

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 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
24 May — 31 May1
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 24 April 2026.

Sat 6/609:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 13/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,560
Fri 5/610:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops27h 55m
Delta
Fri 12/607:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops34h 49m
Delta
Deal found 20/4$1,587
Mon 8/608:15
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 15/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,599
Fri 5/608:15
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops24h 45m
Qantas Airways
Fri 12/619:50
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop43h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/4$1,629
Mon 8/606:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops45h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/616:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,636
Fri 5/609:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops28h 29m
United Airlines
Fri 12/617:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops24h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/4$1,639
Mon 8/613:35
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/617:45
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,675
Fri 22/506:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops45h 32m
Air Canada
Mon 25/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/4$1,787
Sat 6/606:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops29h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/616:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,814

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 24 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,560

One-way from

$1,314

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,425
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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20/10
  • 20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 31m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sat 6/6

08:00-19:00

2 stops25h 00m

Columbus

Sat 13/6

15:41-06:45

2 stops25h 04m

$1,604

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 5/6

09:30-23:59

3 stops28h 29m

Columbus

Fri 12/6

17:01-07:30

2 stops24h 29m

$1,639

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 22/5

06:00-13:32

3 stops45h 32m

Columbus

Mon 25/5

09:55-11:05

3 stops35h 10m

$1,787

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

06:00-21:10

2 stops29h 10m

Columbus

Mon 15/6

17:45-12:10

2 stops28h 25m

$2,235

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

18:55-23:42

2 stops42h 47m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

11:58-10:55

2 stops32h 57m

$2,296
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

09:45-17:04

1 stop21h 19m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

17:55-06:45

1 stop22h 50m

$2,573

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

06:00-17:04

2 stops25h 04m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

17:22-11:10

3 stops27h 48m

$2,705
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

12:10-23:43

2 stops26h 33m

$1,418

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 20/10

11:55-05:16

1 stop32h 21m

$1,542

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus (average of $945). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

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 24 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways and United 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
1,025 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,025 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,025 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,643 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,025 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Melbourne to Columbus in about 25h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 32m. 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 $1,033 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,369. United Airlines is 33% 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.

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus (average of $945). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,636). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,369Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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