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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus Airport from $1,693

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CMH
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,693

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,022
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/6-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 31m total
  • Melbourne to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($1,175 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($258 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 5/610:55MEL - CMH
1 stop33h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/616:59CMH - MEL
2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,693
Thu 5/606:00MEL - CMH
3 stops47h 28mAir Canada
Wed 18/607:00CMH - MEL
3 stops38h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 19/2$1,781
Sun 12/1011:10MEL - CMH
3 stops48h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1009:20CMH - MEL
3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,874
Mon 9/607:25MEL - CMH
2 stops44h 25mJapan Airlines
Thu 19/607:34CMH - MEL
2 stops32h 11mJapan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,192
Mon 9/606:15MEL - CMH
2 stops24h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 18/616:25CMH - MEL
1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/2$2,399
Tue 10/607:25MEL - CMH
2 stops30h 47mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/620:05CMH - MEL
2 stops43h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/2$3,575
Fri 6/620:00MEL - CMH
2 stops36h 58mAir China
Tue 17/606:10CMH - MEL
3 stops66h 25mAir China
Deal found 19/2$12,945

Find flights from Melbourne to Columbus within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

10:55-06:33

1 stop33h 38m

Columbus

Sun 15/6

16:59-08:15

2 stops25h 16m

$1,693

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Thu 5/6

06:00-15:28

3 stops47h 28m

Columbus

Wed 18/6

07:00-11:35

3 stops38h 35m

$1,781

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Sun 8/6

20:50-21:16

3 stops38h 26m

Columbus

Wed 18/6

07:00-11:25

3 stops38h 25m

$2,065

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

07:25-13:50

2 stops44h 25m

Columbus

Thu 19/6

07:34-05:45

2 stops32h 11m

$2,192

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

06:15-16:55

2 stops24h 40m

Columbus

Wed 18/6

16:25-05:00

1 stop22h 35m

$2,399

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

07:25-00:12

2 stops30h 47m

Columbus

Thu 19/6

20:05-05:55

2 stops43h 50m

$3,575

MelbourneColumbus

MEL - CMH

MELCMH

Melbourne

Fri 6/6

20:00-18:58

2 stops36h 58m

Columbus

Tue 17/6

06:10-14:35

3 stops66h 25m

$12,945

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 58.0 - 122.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 58.0 mm.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $1,693, 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 Canada and Japan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,781 and $2,192, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Columbus

Discover the top 4 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,105Average$1,972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,514Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,562Average$2,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,610Average$2,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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