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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus from $1,001

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
5 May — 12 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 5 April 2026.

Sun 17/510:55
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 48m
United Airlines
Sun 24/511:03
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops31h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$1,644
Sun 17/509:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 46m
Qantas Airways
Sun 24/519:50
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop43h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,688
Mon 14/908:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops29h 07m
Air New Zealand
Wed 23/917:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$2,193
Mon 14/920:30
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops37h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/916:10
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,386
Sun 17/517:45
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops37h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/509:55
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$2,489
Mon 14/906:00
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops25h 04m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/914:41
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 19m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$2,573

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 5 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,644

One-way from

$1,001

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,475
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/5-24/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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27/4
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 46m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($375 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($100 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

Sun 17/5

10:55-22:04

1 stop25h 09m

Columbus

Sun 24/5

17:01-07:30

2 stops48h 29m

$1,644

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

08:35-23:42

2 stops29h 07m

Columbus

Wed 23/9

17:01-10:55

2 stops27h 54m

$2,193

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

20:30-20:21

3 stops37h 51m

Columbus

Wed 23/9

16:10-11:05

3 stops28h 55m

$2,386
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

06:00-17:04

2 stops25h 04m

Columbus

Wed 23/9

14:41-05:00

1 stop24h 19m

$2,573

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-01:13

2 stops28h 18m

Columbus

Mon 11/5

16:05-07:30

2 stops25h 25m

$2,876

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

10:55-22:43

2 stops25h 48m

Columbus

Sun 10/5

15:29-08:15

2 stops26h 46m

$2,884
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$1,001

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-20:02

2 stops24h 17m

$1,011

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$1,011

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

10:55-09:43

2 stops36h 48m

$1,050

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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 Airport to Columbus

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Columbus (average of $1,052). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,772). 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 5 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways and United Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
1,016 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,546 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,016 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 Airport to Columbus?

    United Airlines and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Columbus in just under 25h 09m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 58m. Melbourne Airport and Columbus are separated by a distance of 15912 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Columbus round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,070), and Qantas Airways ($1,417) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Columbus. 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 Airport to Columbus?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Columbus (average of $1,052). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Columbus in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,772). 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$1,070Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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