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Flight deals from Port Columbus to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Port Columbus Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £1,000. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Sydney.£490 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £490, select.
Sydney.£544 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £544, select.
Sydney.£584 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £584, select.
Sydney.£590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £590, select.
Sydney.£590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £590, select.
Sydney.£590 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £590, select.
Sydney.£593 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £593, select.
Sydney.£911 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From £911, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Port Columbus to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Port Columbus to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Port Columbus to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Columbus to Sydney: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found£490
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Port Columbus to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Port Columbus to Sydney is £985. 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 Port Columbus to Sydney. But we found flights with one or more stops from £985.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Port Columbus to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Port Columbus to Sydney is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Columbus Airport to Sydney Airport on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Port Columbus Airport and Sydney Airport. 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 Sydney 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 Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Columbus.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CMH to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CMH and SYD include:

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • £490 is the best price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start at £985. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMH to SYD if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Landing cheap flights from CMH to SYD is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

  • 79.5% of flights that take off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CMH:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to SYD if you're catching a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's usual tourist stops.

  • To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before you travel.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sydney. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMH to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Australia

  • Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 150 miles south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 75 miles north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without experiencing Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Columbus to Sydney

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