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$1,194+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CPT
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mié. 2/25
mié. 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
mié. 2/44:40 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
dom. 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop29h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,194
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
dom. 2/14:27 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 33m
United Airlines
lun. 2/98:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop20h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,195
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 3/1012:40 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
mar. 3/1712:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/24$1,259
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 3/106:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops25h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 3/171:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops30h 22m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/24$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 4/165:13 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops42h 07m
Qatar Airways
lun. 4/201:00 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 3/104:37 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 18m
United Airlines
mar. 3/178:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop18h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,395
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
dom. 2/86:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
mié. 2/112:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops30h 22m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/25$1,406
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 2/47:08 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 27m
Kenya Airways
dom. 2/82:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,410
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
dom. 2/87:08 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 37m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 2/1111:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops48h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,443
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/39:55 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 6/91:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops35h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,481

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,194
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$915
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($298 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

mié. 2/4

4:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 2/8

8:50 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop29h 16m

$1,194

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

dom. 2/1

2:18 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 42m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 2/9

8:50 pm-10:41 am

1 stop20h 51m

$1,195

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

mar. 3/10

12:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/17

12:35 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops37h 51m

$1,259

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

mar. 3/10

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/17

1:50 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$1,280

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

jue. 4/16

5:13 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops42h 07m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 4/20

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,303

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Deals found on 1/23

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Columbus Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 Airport to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (average of $906). Flying from Columbus Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport 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 enero 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
8,111 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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
9,199 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

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?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in about 18h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is about 8221 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $906 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,457. United Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (average of $906). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,457Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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