Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): what you need to know
Columbus is 15 hours behind Melbourne and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Your MEL to CMH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MEL and CMH:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Currently, Rs251,299 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs246,331. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MEL to CMH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MEL to CMH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Reserve a hotel close to CMH if you're on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a John Glenn Columbus International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Avis and explore beyond Columbus's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your vehicle from John Glenn Columbus International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
John Glenn Columbus International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Columbus. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Columbus in April.
The warmest month in Columbus is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to CMH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Columbus. Around 451 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 274 kilometres west of Columbus. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among the biggest draws.
