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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport from $845

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
16 Sep — 23 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Columbus

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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 17 August 2026.

Sun 15/1108:15 -
2 stops26h 02m
Thu 26/1119:19 -
2 stops25h 21m
Deal found 16/8$1,679
Sat 26/910:55 -
2 stops25h 33m
Sat 3/1017:10 -
2 stops49h 05m
Deal found 12/8$1,803
Sun 15/1112:00 -
1 stop23h 00m
Thu 26/1107:51 -
1 stop29h 09m
Deal found 16/8$1,806
Sun 15/1107:30 -
3 stops29h 42m
Thu 26/1109:30 -
3 stops36h 35m
Deal found 16/8$2,513
Sun 13/922:45 -
2 stops36h 46m
Tue 22/913:05 -
2 stops43h 00m
Deal found 14/8$2,565
Sun 13/909:30 -
2 stops33h 51m
Tue 22/919:59 -
2 stops45h 31m
Deal found 16/8$2,665
Wed 19/810:55 -
2 stops26h 02m
Sun 23/816:27 -
2 stops25h 48m
Deal found 13/8$2,890

Find 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 17 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,679

One-way from

$845

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,566
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/11-26/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 23m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 27m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($347 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($139 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

12:00-19:00

1 stop23h 00m

Columbus

Thu 26/11

07:51-05:00

1 stop29h 09m

$1,806

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sat 26/9

10:55-22:28

2 stops25h 33m

Columbus

Sat 3/10

07:21-08:15

1 stop34h 54m

$2,183

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

17:30-21:12

3 stops43h 42m

Columbus

Thu 26/11

15:17-07:10

2 stops47h 53m

$2,586

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

09:30-05:21

2 stops33h 51m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

19:59-07:30

2 stops45h 31m

$2,665
Fastest return journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Wed 3/2

11:30-16:31

1 stop21h 01m

Columbus

Sun 7/2

16:05-09:30

1 stop25h 25m

$2,902

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

23:45-20:01

2 stops34h 16m

Columbus

Tue 22/9

09:03-11:15

2 stops36h 12m

$3,025
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

10:55-05:22

1 stop32h 27m

$845

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

10:10-21:15

2 stops27h 05m

$862
Fastest single journey

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 11/2

12:00-18:57

1 stop22h 57m

$1,130

MelbourneColumbus

MEL Melbourne - CMH Columbus

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

14:25-19:42

3 stops43h 17m

$1,229

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

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport flights typically cost between $1,171 and $1,775 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,679 on American Airlines (15 Nov–26 Nov).

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 17 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,944 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 Airport to Columbus Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport in 23h. Fly via Qantas Airways or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 15912 km between Melbourne Airport and Columbus Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($817), American Airlines ($952), and Qantas Airways ($1,367) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Columbus Airport. These flights start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 17 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,367Average$1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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