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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport from $784

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 (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 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265

One-way from

$784

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,704
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/10-26/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 96h 03m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 53m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 September 2025.

Tue 14/1011:55MEL - CMH
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/1007:00CMH - MEL
3 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,267
Tue 14/1020:30MEL - CMH
3 stops39h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1009:20CMH - MEL
3 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,337
Tue 14/1009:45MEL - CMH
1 stop22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/1018:03CMH - MEL
2 stops28h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,541
Mon 13/1000:45MEL - CMH
2 stops31h 24mCathay Pacific
Tue 21/1017:07CMH - MEL
2 stops39h 08mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/9$2,818

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Melbourne

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Columbus

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

11:55-23:39

2 stops26h 44m

Columbus

Tue 21/10

17:00-09:15

2 stops25h 15m

$1,267

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

20:30-20:38

3 stops39h 08m

Columbus

Tue 21/10

09:20-16:35

3 stops40h 15m

$1,337

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-23:33

2 stops26h 33m

Columbus

Sun 15/3

16:40-08:30

2 stops24h 50m

$1,467

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 14/10

09:45-16:54

1 stop22h 09m

Columbus

Tue 21/10

18:03-13:05

2 stops28h 02m

$2,541

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:05-00:06

1 stop23h 01m

Columbus

Sun 15/3

19:45-05:00

1 stop42h 15m

$2,761

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

10:55-16:48

2 stops43h 53m

$784

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

15:05-22:10

1 stop21h 05m

$1,294

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

00:30-07:29

3 stops44h 59m

$1,565

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Deals found on 16/9

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Columbus Airport in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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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 18 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport, such as Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 26h 44m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,267. There are 15912 km between Melbourne and Columbus Airport.

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

    Currently priced at $1,190, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,753 and $1,797, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 40% 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

Discover the top 3 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 18 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,190Average$1,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,753Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,797Average$2,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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