Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport from $917

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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 (MEL) 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,274

One-way from

$917

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,081
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/10-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 11m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
12/9
  • 12/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($328 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus

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 15 August 2025.

Thu 30/1012:00MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1106:00CMH - MEL
2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,274
Sat 27/910:55MEL - CMH
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1019:51CMH - MEL
2 stops46h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,816
Sun 28/910:55MEL - CMH
2 stops37h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1019:51CMH - MEL
2 stops45h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,822
Wed 29/1000:45MEL - CMH
2 stops34h 08mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:00CMH - MEL
2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/8$2,504
Mon 15/1211:30MEL - CMH
2 stops26h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/111:05CMH - MEL
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,546
Sun 28/915:05MEL - CMH
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1011:48CMH - MEL
1 stop26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,596
Thu 30/1012:00MEL - CMH
1 stop20h 58mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1115:18CMH - MEL
1 stop21h 42mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/8$2,671
Sun 28/909:30MEL - CMH
1 stop23h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1008:42CMH - MEL
2 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,900

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Melbourne

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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

12:00-23:41

2 stops26h 41m

Columbus

Fri 7/11

06:00-09:30

2 stops35h 30m

$1,274

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sat 27/9

10:55-22:31

2 stops25h 36m

Columbus

Sat 4/10

19:51-09:15

2 stops46h 24m

$1,816

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

10:55-09:58

2 stops37h 03m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

19:51-08:30

2 stops45h 39m

$1,822

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

00:45-19:53

2 stops34h 08m

Columbus

Fri 7/11

11:00-12:30

2 stops33h 30m

$2,504

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

11:30-22:29

2 stops26h 59m

Columbus

Wed 7/1

11:05-09:30

2 stops30h 25m

$2,546

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 28/9

15:05-22:10

1 stop21h 05m

Columbus

Sun 5/10

11:48-05:00

1 stop26h 12m

$2,596

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

12:00-22:45

3 stops48h 45m

$917

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 12/9

10:55-18:52

2 stops45h 57m

$1,146

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

10:35-05:07

3 stops56h 32m

$2,504

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

14:25-17:25

2 stops41h 00m

$2,837

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport

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 15 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,931.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.

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 15 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,218), Qantas Airways ($1,677), and Air New Zealand ($1,793) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,218Average$2,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,677Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,793Average$2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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