Cape Town

$835+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Cape Town (CPT)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CPT
Mar 21 — Mar 281
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:35 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop17h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 3/69:30 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop29h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/18$1,183
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 10/267:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/411:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops49h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 2/192:09 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops22h 06m
Delta
Fri 3/69:30 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop27h 42m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$1,200
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/57:10 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops40h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/122:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops32h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,217
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:03 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops28h 47m
Air France
Fri 3/67:55 am
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops46h 05m
Air France
Deal found 2/18$1,261
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 12/18:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/102:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$1,262
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/212:00 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops40h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/161:15 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops38h 02m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,307
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 9/27:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/162:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops33h 07m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/16$1,319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 3/1610:34 am
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 3/239:30 am
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops44h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$1,352
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 10/191:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops29h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/17$1,360

Find flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 February 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,217
(Ovago)

One-way from

$835
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,289
From Columbus to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Columbus to Cape Town Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($108 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Cape Town 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/5

7:10 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

2:25 pm-11:57 am

3 stops27h 32m

$1,217

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 3/16

10:34 am-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 am-11:44 pm

2 stops44h 14m

$1,352

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 3/16

1:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,445

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/17

1:50 pm-2:11 pm

3 stops30h 21m

$1,489

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/5

2:15 pm-9:25 am

2 stops37h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/17

9:10 am-8:29 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$1,512

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/17

8:05 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop25h 53m

$1,538

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 7/13

2:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

8:05 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$1,547

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 7/11

8:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/9

8:05 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,562

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 4/4

12:37 pm-6:00 am

2 stops59h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/11

2:20 pm-11:57 am

2 stops27h 37m

$1,571

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:04 pm-10:15 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

1:15 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,595

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated February 19, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Columbus, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Cape Town Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Cape Town in 22h 31m. Fly via Kenya Airways, United Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. Columbus and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8221 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,420, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Cape Town for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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