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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus from $2,088

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — CMH
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

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 19 April 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$3,382

Round-trip from

$1,555
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 29% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From Melbourne to Columbus

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Columbus?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 92% on the overall cost on flights from Melbourne to Columbus.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Columbus?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Columbus from Melbourne. Users have commonly found prices around $3,119 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,203. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Columbus (MEL - CMH)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Columbus in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Melbourne and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Consider these cheap Qantas Airways flights we've found departing from Melbourne to Columbus. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 10/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 12/517:56CMH - MEL
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,651
Fri 10/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 12/517:56CMH - MEL
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$3,657

Cheap Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air Canada for the route between Melbourne and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air Canada flights from Melbourne to Columbus. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 10/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Sun 12/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$3,866
Fri 10/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Sun 12/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 18/4$4,233

Cheap Melbourne to Columbus flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Columbus specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 10/521:15MEL - CMH
2 stops40h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/506:00CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,178
Fri 3/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop36h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/517:55CMH - MEL
2 stops45h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,271
Fri 3/511:30MEL - CMH
2 stops38h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/517:55CMH - MEL
2 stops45h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,307
Fri 10/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 12/517:56CMH - MEL
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,651
Fri 10/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Sun 12/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$3,866
Fri 3/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Tue 7/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4$4,012

Melbourne to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Melbourne to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 10/521:15MEL - CMH
2 stops40h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/506:00CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,178
Fri 3/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop36h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/517:55CMH - MEL
2 stops45h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,271
Fri 3/511:30MEL - CMH
2 stops38h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/517:55CMH - MEL
2 stops45h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,307
Fri 10/513:00MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 11mQantas Airways
Sun 12/517:56CMH - MEL
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,651
Fri 10/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops46h 55mAir Canada
Sun 12/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4$3,866
Fri 3/506:00MEL - CMH
3 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Tue 7/515:40CMH - MEL
3 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4$4,012

Find flights from Melbourne to Columbus within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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$2,088 - $3,866

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MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

1 stop36h 57m

Columbus

Sun 26/5

1 stop33h 56m

$2,088

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

2 stops22h 59m

Columbus

Sun 26/5

2 stops27h 50m

$2,089

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

2 stops27h 45m

Columbus

Sun 26/5

1 stop21h 29m

$2,092

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

2 stops23h 21m

Columbus

Sun 26/5

3 stops52h 55m

$2,243

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

3 stops28h 45m

Columbus

Sun 26/5

3 stops28h 55m

$2,619

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 10/5

2 stops40h 27m

Columbus

Sun 12/5

2 stops33h 45m

$3,178

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 10/5

1 stop22h 11m

Columbus

Sun 12/5

1 stop21h 29m

$3,651

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 10/5

1 stop22h 11m

Columbus

Sun 12/5

1 stop21h 29m

$3,657

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 10/5

3 stops46h 55m

Columbus

Sun 12/5

3 stops29h 55m

$3,866

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Columbus?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Columbus. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Columbus flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Columbus is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,832. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

-1 - 24 °C

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 19 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Melbourne to Columbus, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Air Canada and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

7.7
Good
1,017 reviews
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

7.4
Good
11,333 reviews
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

7.3
Good
14,954 reviews
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

7.0
Good
6,841 reviews
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.2

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

An extremely overweight person booked the middle seat, right next to me. Something needs to be done in this industry to PREVENT this from being allowed.

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.
  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Columbus for under $2,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Columbus for under $2,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $2,088, but on average you can expect to pay $2,990.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne to Columbus is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $2,088 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Qantas Airways, starting at $2,243 and $3,651 round-trip. American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Columbus?

  • What does MEL to CMH mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Columbus Airport is CMH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Dayton Airport (DAY), Cincinnati Airport (LUK), Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), Parkersburg Wood County Airport (PKB), Lima Allen County Airport (AOH).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Columbus flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Columbus flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 17/4.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,666Average$2,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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