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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $1,006

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
1 May — 8 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 1 April 2026.

Fri 15/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Fri 22/519:50
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop43h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,601
Mon 11/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Mon 18/515:51
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 09m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,614
Mon 11/513:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops23h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 18/515:51
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop23h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,633
Fri 15/510:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 33m
Delta
Fri 22/515:02
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops26h 48m
Delta
Deal found 30/3$1,646
Fri 15/506:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops28h 22m
Air Canada
Fri 22/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,697
Thu 7/506:00
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops45h 32m
Air Canada
Mon 11/516:05
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops29h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,970
Fri 15/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/517:45
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,005
Mon 11/508:35
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops39h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:25
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,749

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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,601

One-way from

$1,006

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,532
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 56m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 46m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($348 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($99 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

Columbus

Fri 22/5

19:50-05:00

1 stop43h 10m

$1,601
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

Columbus

Mon 18/5

15:51-05:00

1 stop23h 09m

$1,614

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

13:35-23:22

2 stops23h 47m

Columbus

Mon 18/5

15:51-05:00

1 stop23h 09m

$1,633

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-21:33

2 stops25h 33m

Columbus

Fri 22/5

15:02-07:50

2 stops26h 48m

$1,646

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

06:00-20:22

3 stops28h 22m

Columbus

Fri 22/5

09:55-11:35

3 stops35h 40m

$1,697

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

08:35-09:42

3 stops39h 07m

Columbus

Mon 18/5

07:25-10:55

2 stops37h 30m

$2,749

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-22:11

2 stops25h 16m

Columbus

Mon 11/5

14:52-08:15

2 stops27h 23m

$2,881
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$1,006

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$1,013

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-21:30

2 stops25h 45m

$1,019

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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 $1,056). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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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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 1 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
1,015 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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
1,015 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,015 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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
9,527 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,015 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.4

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 Qantas Airways, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Melbourne to Columbus in about 21h 46m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 47m. 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 $1,075 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Qantas Airways, starting at $1,525. 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 $1,056). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,780). 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$1,075Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,525Average$1,949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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