Johannesburg

$614+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Johannesburg

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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
May 18 — May 251
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:22 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/2912:40 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops34h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,171
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:22 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/198:55 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops43h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,232
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/67:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sat 10/245:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,260
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/811:06 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops38h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/149:50 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops43h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/511:56 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 04m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/137:50 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops31h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,325
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/96:23 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 12m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/1312:45 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops36h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,398
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/249:06 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops48h 14m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/282:45 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,400
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/166:37 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops58h 18m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/255:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops36h 03m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,523
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/26:07 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 58m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 10/162:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/15$1,564
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sat 5/1610:36 am
CMH
-
JNB
3 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/255:30 am
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/13$1,591

Find flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg

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Round-trip from

$1,171
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$614
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,536
From Columbus to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Columbus to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Johannesburg 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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 5/16

6:37 pm-10:55 am

2 stops58h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

5:00 pm-11:03 pm

2 stops36h 03m

$1,523

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/28

9:55 am-1:05 pm

2 stops45h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

2:30 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops29h 02m

$1,818

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/21

2:30 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops29h 02m

$1,906

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/25

7:00 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops27h 53m

$2,078

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/28

10:10 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

8:25 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$2,187

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 5/5

10:06 am-7:40 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

9:55 pm-3:52 pm

1 stop23h 57m

$2,256

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 5/30

5:22 pm-10:30 am

3 stops35h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

8:40 pm-9:04 pm

3 stops30h 24m

$2,290

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/14

6:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/21

11:15 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$2,302

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 5/5

4:05 pm-8:35 am

3 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

8:20 am-1:32 pm

3 stops35h 12m

$2,416
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/28

5:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/4

10:00 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$2,685

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg (average of $1,122). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,555). 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 to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated April 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Johannesburg, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Johannesburg?

    For as low as $2,187, Kenya Airways can have you in Johannesburg from Columbus in 27h 30m. The distance from Columbus to Johannesburg is about 8428 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,426, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Johannesburg. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. United Airlines is 11% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg (average of $1,122). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,555). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Johannesburg. 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$1,840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,509Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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