$711+ 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Sep 25 — Oct 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to JohannesburgExplore 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 August 26, 2026.
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 August 26, 2026.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 11/107:05 am -
2 stops34h 20m
Sat 11/141:35 am -
2 stops41h 14m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,302
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/155:20 am -
2 stops26h 10m
Fri 10/3011:00 pm -
3 stops30h 42m
Deal found 8/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,408
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:10 am -
2 stops37h 50m
Fri 10/301:45 pm -
2 stops38h 11m
Deal found 8/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,447
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Tue 11/106:10 am -
2 stops24h 20m
Sun 11/152:30 pm -
3 stops29h 40m
Deal found 8/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,451
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Thu 9/177:03 am -
2 stops24h 27m
Sat 9/262:30 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,474
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/308:11 am -
2 stops40h 14m
Fri 12/1111:00 am -
2 stops41h 10m
Deal found 8/25![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,484
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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.
Mon 11/307:00 am -
2 stops30h 10m
Fri 12/112:30 pm -
3 stops35h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,516
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Sat 11/146:48 pm -
2 stops53h 37m
Sat 11/2811:20 am -
2 stops43h 05m
Deal found 8/22![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,552
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 12/77:05 am -
2 stops34h 20m
Sun 1/1012:05 pm -
2 stops30h 36m
Deal found 8/21![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,564
Best flights from Columbus to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2810:15 am -
2 stops39h 25m
Mon 2/18:20 pm -
2 stops32h 36m
Deal found 8/24![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Fri 2/54:30 pm -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 2/1310:00 pm -
1 stop27h 46m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$1,666
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:35 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Sat 9/267:00 pm -
2 stops34h 59m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Fri 1/17:35 am -
1 stop28h 00m
Sun 1/3110:00 pm -
1 stop21h 48m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,716
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Thu 1/283:15 pm -
1 stop20h 20m
Mon 2/110:00 pm -
1 stop23h 46m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$1,766
Last-minute flights from Columbus to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg. Data last updated August 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Thu 9/177:03 am -
2 stops24h 27m
Sat 9/262:30 pm -
2 stops29h 45m
Deal found 8/26![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,474
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:35 am -
1 stop26h 55m
Sat 9/267:00 pm -
2 stops34h 59m
Deal found 8/26![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,822
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Thu 9/176:11 pm -
1 stop18h 19m
Sat 9/2610:00 pm -
1 stop29h 01m
Deal found 8/26![United Airlines logo]()
$2,208
One-way flights from Columbus to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from Columbus to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:27 am -
2 stops36h 58m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$711
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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.
Thu 11/121:06 pm -
1 stop22h 29m
Deal found 8/22![United Airlines logo]()
$1,225
Find flight deals from Columbus to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 August 26, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,302 (Kenya Airways) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $711 (Cathay Pacific) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,985 |
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Cheapest round-trip
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 1/28
10:15 am-8:40 am
2 stops39h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/1
8:20 pm-9:56 pm
2 stops32h 36m
$1,547
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Fri 2/5
4:30 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop19h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 2/13
10:00 pm-6:46 pm
1 stop27h 46m
$1,666
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Fri 1/1
7:35 am-6:35 pm
1 stop28h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 1/31
10:00 pm-12:48 pm
1 stop21h 48m
$1,716
Quickest round-trip
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 1/28
3:15 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop20h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 2/1
10:00 pm-2:46 pm
1 stop23h 46m
$1,766
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 9/17
9:35 am-6:30 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 9/26
7:00 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops34h 59m
$1,822
Cheapest one-way
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 11/12
11:27 am-7:25 am
2 stops36h 58m
$711
Quickest one-way
ColumbusJohannesburg
CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
CMHJNB
Columbus
Thu 11/12
1:06 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop22h 29m
$1,225
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Johannesburg
C01-ZA1
CMH-JNB
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg (average of $1,218). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,985). 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?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,416 and $2,007 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,302 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 14).
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 August 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Johannesburg, such as Delta,United Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$463 | Average$1,032 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,510 | Average$1,985 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,645 | Average$2,065 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |