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$1,197+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 9/16:00 pm
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops61h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/87:20 am
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops40h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$1,197
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 9/145:30 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/242:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$1,224
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/216:00 pm
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops61h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/282:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,225
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/87:10 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops48h 25m
Kenya Airways
Wed 4/1511:30 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops42h 27m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/9$1,249
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 11/247:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Wed 12/211:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops43h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 11/247:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops32h 05m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/302:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 4/206:10 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/271:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops30h 21m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6$1,290
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 4/2012:13 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops41h 17m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/271:00 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6$1,311
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 11/257:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 35m
Kenya Airways
Tue 12/12:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$1,320

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,197
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,457
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From Columbus to Cape Town Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 4/11

6:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/18

1:50 pm-1:12 pm

3 stops29h 22m

$1,499
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 4/20

2:57 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop18h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

7:50 pm-10:51 am

1 stop21h 01m

$1,566

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/22

11:03 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/13

10:45 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops48h 08m

$1,652

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/13

7:50 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,685

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 4/20

6:10 am-2:35 pm

3 stops50h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/27

1:50 pm-6:43 pm

3 stops34h 53m

$1,689

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/22

7:07 am-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/13

11:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,692

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 7/4

5:45 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/25

11:15 pm-11:41 am

2 stops42h 26m

$1,733

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 6/2

11:11 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/8

11:15 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,755
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 6/7

2:19 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops48h 36m

$5,154
Quickest one-way

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 6/7

7:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$6,766

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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 March.
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

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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 March 10, 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
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

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 Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, and SWISS fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in about 18h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 29m. The distance from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is about 8221 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $1,420 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,457. United Airlines is currently priced 15% 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.

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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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$1,692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,457Average$1,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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