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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport from $1,313

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
11 Apr — 18 Apr1
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 12 March 2026.

Mon 20/708:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops29h 24m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/817:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 54m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/3$1,573
Mon 20/708:35
MEL
-
CMH
3 stops38h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/817:01
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops27h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,601
Mon 14/908:35
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops34h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/914:19
CMH
-
MEL
3 stops30h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,946
Mon 20/709:45
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 12m
Qantas Airways
Mon 10/814:29
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 31m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/3$2,019
Mon 20/710:55
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 10/809:00
CMH
-
MEL
2 stops33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/3$2,096
Mon 14/913:30
MEL
-
CMH
2 stops42h 24m
Qantas Airways
Wed 23/917:55
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop22h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/3$2,280
Mon 14/910:55
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop32h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 23/915:35
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$2,357
Fri 13/316:05
MEL
-
CMH
1 stop21h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 17/318:09
CMH
-
MEL
1 stop24h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/3$2,596

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 (CMH). 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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,573

One-way from

$1,313

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,199
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/7-10/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 18m 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 ($320 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price

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MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

08:35-23:59

2 stops29h 24m

Columbus

Mon 10/8

17:01-10:55

2 stops27h 54m

$1,573

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

08:35-08:38

3 stops38h 03m

Columbus

Mon 10/8

17:01-10:55

2 stops27h 54m

$1,601
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 20/7

09:45-16:57

1 stop21h 12m

Columbus

Mon 10/8

14:29-05:00

1 stop24h 31m

$2,019
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-17:31

1 stop21h 46m

$1,313

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

09:45-21:44

2 stops25h 59m

$1,339

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

07:25-17:45

2 stops48h 20m

$1,452

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 26/3

16:45-18:34

3 stops40h 49m

$1,498

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

06:00-20:52

3 stops28h 52m

$1,545

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

06:30-22:03

3 stops29h 33m

$1,561

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

16:30-23:31

3 stops45h 01m

$1,642

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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 Airport

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus Airport (average of $1,014). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,709). 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.

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 12 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport, such as Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

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
1,004 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

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
9,418 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,004 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.7

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 Airport?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to Columbus Airport can take about 21h 12m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,019. There are 15912 km between Melbourne and Columbus Airport. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,032, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Columbus Airport and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,465. United Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus Airport (average of $1,014). Flying from Melbourne to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,709). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,465Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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