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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport from $1,600

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

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 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,600

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,796
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 54h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($568 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 September 2025.

Thu 16/1007:30MEL - CMH
3 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/1011:44CMH - MEL
2 stops30h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9$1,600
Thu 16/1006:00MEL - CMH
3 stops29h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1008:42CMH - MEL
3 stops45h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,240
Wed 15/1000:45MEL - CMH
2 stops31h 24mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/1009:04CMH - MEL
2 stops36h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/9$2,972

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

07:30-22:15

3 stops29h 45m

Columbus

Thu 23/10

11:44-09:15

2 stops30h 31m

$1,600

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

06:00-20:38

3 stops29h 38m

Columbus

Thu 23/10

08:42-21:20

3 stops45h 38m

$2,240

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

00:45-17:09

2 stops31h 24m

Columbus

Thu 23/10

09:04-12:15

2 stops36h 11m

$2,972

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Deals found on 1/9

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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 1 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.

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 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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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
904 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,936 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 29h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,600. 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 $1,214, 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 $1,787 and $1,832, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 45% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,214Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,787Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,832Average$2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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