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Flights from Melbourne to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Columbus. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 22h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 22h 27m
MELCMHLAX

Melbourne to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey22h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Columbus

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MEL Los Angeles (LAX) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 27m
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2
MEL San Francisco (SFO) CMH
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 34m
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3
MEL Dallas (DFW) CMH
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Same alliance ~22h 28m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
15,907 km9,878 miles
Journey time
22h 27mestimate
Time difference
-16hColumbus vs Melbourne
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → CMH, LCK

Flights from Melbourne to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 22h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 15,907 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Columbus?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Columbus?
Columbus is 16 hours behind Melbourne.

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