Travelling from Melbourne to Columbus: what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Melbourne to Columbus.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is where your flight will arrive in Columbus.
The timezone in Columbus is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Melbourne to Columbus flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
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)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Melbourne to Columbus flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Melbourne to Columbus? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
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) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Columbus, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CMH:
Go where the road takes you with a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and chase adventure across Columbus and beyond.
Increase the odds of scoring the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Central Columbus is located around 16 kilometres from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). After your flight from Melbourne to Columbus has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 25 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
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 to 30ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Columbus in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 6ºC.
More about Columbus
Start your Columbus trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Columbus, browse our selection of hotels including:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and Ohio Statehouse are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Columbus itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out German Village.
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.
