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Columbus.$1,739 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Thu, 14 Aug.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,739, select.
Columbus.$1,834 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Aug, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,834, select.
Columbus.$1,955 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,955, select.
Columbus.$1,971 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul, returning Mon, 28 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,971, select.
Columbus.$1,980 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 1 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,980, select.
Columbus.$1,989 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,989, select.
Columbus.$2,023 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Jan, returning Fri, 16 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Jan, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 16 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,023, select.
Columbus.$2,655 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Dec, returning Fri, 9 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Fri, 9 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,655, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Columbus

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Cheapest month:August
Most expensive month:December

Alternative Melbourne to Columbus routes

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Melbourne to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,739
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Columbus: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Columbus: Port Columbus and Columbus Rickenbacker.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Columbus is $1,739. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Columbus. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,739.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Columbus is usually June 2025.
If you're flying from Melbourne, the cheapest airport near Columbus is Port Columbus – which is 10.8 km away from the centre of Columbus. We've found flights into this airport from $1,739.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Columbus on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Columbus. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. July is typically the warmest month in Columbus, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -7°C. The rainiest month is May.
The cheapest airline that flies to Columbus is Air New Zealand .

Travelling from Melbourne to Columbus: what you need to know

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Columbus leaving from here.

  • Touch down at Columbus's chief entry point, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • Columbus's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Columbus 15 hours behind Melbourne.

  • To ensure you make it on your Melbourne to Columbus flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • Flying over a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Columbus

  • To pick up cheap Melbourne to Columbus flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your plane ticket from Melbourne to Columbus.

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Flying from Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • We make it simple to book a Melbourne to Columbus flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

  • Located around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Columbus, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Arriving in Columbus

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus takes around 10 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • If you have a late flight from Melbourne to Columbus, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:

  • Follow your own route with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and experience more of Columbus and beyond.

  • To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.

  • CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • After your flight from Melbourne to Columbus has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Best time to go to Columbus

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Columbus. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Columbus in April.

  • Book a Melbourne to Columbus ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Columbus. Around 451 kilometres to the north-west, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.

  • Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 274 kilometres west of Columbus. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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