Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa from $831

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — JNB
May 11 — May 181

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus to South Africa?

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus to South Africa from $1,126 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,855 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to South Africa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to South Africa from Columbus average $1,537. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,537, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as $1,255. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Columbus. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to South Africa (CMH - ZA)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to South Africa as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Columbus to South Africa. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 6/173:34 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,399
Tue 7/236:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/259:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,487
Tue 7/236:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/259:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,560
Thu 7/112:33 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops36h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/209:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,721

Cheap KLM flights from Columbus to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Columbus and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on KLM flights traveling from Columbus to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/212:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Sat 6/111:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 44mKLM
Deal found 5/5$1,446
Mon 6/174:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops23h 20mKLM
Fri 7/1211:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 14mKLM
Deal found 5/5$1,549
Thu 6/272:08 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Mon 7/1511:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 53mKLM
Deal found 5/6$1,869

Cheap Columbus to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Prices were last updated on May 6, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Columbus to South Africa in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 6/173:34 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,399
Mon 6/1712:51 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,402
Tue 5/212:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Sat 6/111:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 44mKLM
Deal found 5/5$1,446
Tue 5/144:10 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops36h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,497
Tue 5/147:07 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 33mKenya Airways
Tue 5/212:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,516
Mon 6/1712:45 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 35mKLM
Fri 7/1211:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 14mKLM
Deal found 5/6$1,549
Mon 6/176:06 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 54mDelta
Mon 7/1511:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 53mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,559
Tue 6/412:27 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 58mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops30h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,593
Tue 5/216:07 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 53mDelta
Sat 6/111:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,661

Columbus to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
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Wed 10/307:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 11/105:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops25h 42mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,172
Wed 10/307:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 11/91:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops41h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,237
Fri 11/17:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/152:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,274
Wed 11/206:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops23h 58mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/292:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops30h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,293
Wed 11/203:55 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/291:40 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops37h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,320
Fri 11/19:03 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops37h 52mQatar Airways
Fri 11/1512:35 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops35h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,351
Mon 6/173:34 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,399
Mon 6/1712:51 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,402
Wed 10/3010:53 amCMH - JNB
1 stop25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/107:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops34h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,414

Columbus to South Africa flights leaving soon

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Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Columbus to South Africa. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 5/144:10 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops36h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 5/216:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,497
Tue 5/147:07 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 33mKenya Airways
Tue 5/212:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,516
Tue 5/146:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop28h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,664
Tue 5/146:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops46h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,669

One-way flights to South Africa from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Columbus to South Africa. Those needing a return flight from Columbus to South Africa can use the search form above.
Wed 5/151:45 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$831
Wed 5/151:45 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$899
Mon 5/132:10 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$936
Mon 5/137:50 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops54h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/5$964
Thu 6/203:36 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$1,125
Thu 7/1112:28 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,147
Thu 6/2012:45 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops37h 55mAir France
Deal found 5/5$1,177
Wed 6/196:15 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops40h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5$1,180
Mon 6/174:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Deal found 5/5$1,182

Find flights from Columbus to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 6, 2024.

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ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 11/1

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

3 stops28h 12m

$1,274

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 11/1

2 stops37h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

2 stops35h 46m

$1,351

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

2 stops35h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/15

2 stops29h 02m

$1,399

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 5/21

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/1

2 stops30h 44m

$1,446

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 7/23

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

2 stops30h 10m

$1,487

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 7/23

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

1 stop24h 51m

$1,526

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 11/1

2 stops26h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

3 stops30h 30m

$1,634

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 11/1

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/15

1 stop19h 45m

$1,731

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

2 stops26h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/14

2 stops40h 30m

$1,825

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Deals found on 5/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated May 6, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, KLM and Delta from Columbus to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
1,783 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,090 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus to South Africa for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to South Africa for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,274, but on average you can expect to pay $1,613.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus to South Africa for under $1,500?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Columbus to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $964. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,147 while deals on Air France start at $1,177 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to South Africa?

  • What does CMH to JNB mean?

    CMH and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CMH to JNB refers to a flight route from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Columbus to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/6.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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