$1,376+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Johannesburg
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CMH — JNB
Jul 3 — Jul 101
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:38 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops39h 42m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/229:50 am
JNB
- CMH
2 stops34h 49m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/30![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,376
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 10/175:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/31![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,377
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/49:10 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops41h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/182:05 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops32h 22m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,384
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:05 pm
CMH
- JNB
2 stops54h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/175:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,385
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/146:10 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/289:50 am
JNB
- CMH
2 stops45h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,462
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/77:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sat 1/91:35 am
JNB
- CMH
2 stops46h 51m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/30![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,576
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/96:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/172:30 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops29h 01m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,632
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/107:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/172:30 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops29h 01m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,636
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/104:40 pm
CMH
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Lufthansa
Sat 10/178:45 am
JNB
- CMH
2 stops60h 37m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/30![Lufthansa logo]()
$1,646
Best flights from Columbus to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 3, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated June 3, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:19 am
CMH
- JNB
1 stop27h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2210:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops31h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,883
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/72:30 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops29h 02m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,907
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3011:03 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops40h 17m
SWISS
Tue 7/77:20 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops27h 33m
SWISS
Deal found 6/2![SWISS logo]()
$1,927
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:28 pm
CMH
- JNB
1 stop19h 12m
Delta
Tue 7/711:15 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops30h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/2![Delta logo]()
$2,022
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2111:35 am
CMH
- JNB
3 stops34h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/245:30 am
JNB
- CMH
3 stops45h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,095
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/181:11 pm
CMH
- JNB
1 stop23h 19m
United Airlines
Sat 7/257:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops31h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3![United Airlines logo]()
$2,135
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/65:13 pm
CMH
- JNB
1 stop20h 27m
Delta
Sat 8/229:55 pm
JNB
- CMH
1 stop24h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/2![Delta logo]()
$2,841
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/96:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops32h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/198:20 am
JNB
- CMH
3 stops55h 29m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$7,198
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2111:37 am
CMH
- JNB
3 stops30h 28m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/62:30 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops28h 36m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$7,257
Last-minute flights from Columbus to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg. Data last updated June 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg. Data last updated June 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/310:30 am
CMH
- JNB
3 stops35h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/2010:50 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops44h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,930
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/42:10 pm
CMH
- JNB
2 stops31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/1112:40 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops34h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,059
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/48:19 am
CMH
- JNB
1 stop28h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/1110:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
1 stop20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,140
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/307:00 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops24h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/72:30 pm
JNB
- CMH
3 stops29h 02m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,907
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3011:03 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops40h 17m
SWISS
Tue 7/77:20 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops27h 33m
SWISS
Deal found 6/2![SWISS logo]()
$1,927
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:28 pm
CMH
- JNB
1 stop19h 12m
Delta
Tue 7/711:15 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops30h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/2![Delta logo]()
$2,022
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/187:40 pm
CMH
- JNB
2 stops40h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 7/257:00 pm
JNB
- CMH
2 stops55h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3![United Airlines logo]()
$2,050
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/215:30 am
CMH
- JNB
2 stops25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 7/245:30 am
JNB
- CMH
2 stops44h 22m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,954
Find flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 3, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,376 (Ovago) |
|---|---|
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,896 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 8/6
9:19 am-6:30 pm
1 stop27h 11m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/22
10:00 pm-11:44 pm
2 stops31h 44m
$1,883
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Tue 6/30
7:00 am-1:25 pm
2 stops24h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/7
2:30 pm-1:32 pm
3 stops29h 02m
$1,907
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Tue 6/30
11:03 am-9:20 am
2 stops40h 17m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/7
7:20 pm-4:53 pm
2 stops27h 33m
$1,927
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Tue 6/30
6:28 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop19h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 7/7
11:15 pm-11:56 pm
2 stops30h 41m
$2,022
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Tue 7/21
11:35 am-3:55 am
3 stops34h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 7/24
5:30 am-8:57 pm
3 stops45h 27m
$2,095
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Sat 7/18
1:11 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop23h 19m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/25
7:00 pm-8:22 pm
2 stops31h 22m
$2,135
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 8/6
5:13 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop20h 27m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/22
9:55 pm-4:06 pm
1 stop24h 11m
$2,841
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 7/9
6:00 am-8:10 pm
2 stops32h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 7/19
8:20 am-9:49 am
3 stops55h 29m
$7,198
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH - JNB
CMHJNB
Columbus
Fri 8/21
11:37 am-12:05 am
3 stops30h 28m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/6
2:30 pm-1:06 pm
3 stops28h 36m
$7,257
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CMH-JNB
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg (average of $646). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated June 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Johannesburg, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,447 | Average$1,935 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,509 | Average$2,065 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |