Traveling 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.
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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 12 miles 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 center is roughly 6 miles 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 center in around 25 minutes by car. Central Columbus is roughly 10 miles 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 59ºF to 86ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Columbus in January when temperatures average between 12ºF and 43ºF.
More about Columbus
Start your Columbus trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Melbourne to Columbus, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are must-do's during your Columbus adventure.
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 280 miles 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 170 miles west of Columbus. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
