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$1,156+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CPT
Dec 21 — Dec 281
Sun 12/21
Sun 12/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 November 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,189
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$799
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,054
From Columbus to Cape Town Intl
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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 November 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:05 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop18h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/248:50 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/87:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/248:50 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,189
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:08 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Wed 12/2411:25 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops51h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,330
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:10 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/21:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,372
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 11/256:10 amCMH - CPT
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/23:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops53h 43mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,388
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:08 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Sun 12/72:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops28h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,393
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 11/264:49 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop19h 26mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 12/79:30 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop28h 33mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/18$1,422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2610:26 amCMH - CPT
2 stops24h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/78:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,426
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Wed 11/268:10 amCMH - CPT
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/242:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops36h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,446
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:08 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Tue 12/22:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops34h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/18$1,456
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:10 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/71:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops31h 18mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/18$1,457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:02 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops35h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$1,470

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 21, 2025.
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

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/24

8:50 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops25h 36m

$1,189

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 1/21

7:07 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:25 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops33h 59m

$1,304

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-2:17 pm

3 stops30h 42m

$1,330

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 3/13

7:11 am-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 24m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

2:20 pm-11:57 am

2 stops27h 37m

$1,370

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 3/12

2:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

7:50 pm-10:57 am

1 stop21h 07m

$1,392

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 3/11

4:37 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

8:50 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop23h 24m

$1,392

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 3/11

11:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-11:38 am

1 stop20h 08m

$1,396

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 3/12

10:27 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

8:50 pm-9:46 am

1 stop18h 56m

$1,396

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 3/12

2:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/23

9:30 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,438

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/20

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town (average of $906). Flying from Columbus to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,575). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Cape Town?

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 November 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 3 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 25h 35m. Fly via United Airlines, Ethiopian Air, or Kenya Airways 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 $906, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Cape Town for 44% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town (average of $906). Flying from Columbus to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,575). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover the top 3 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 November 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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