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$742+ Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Tue 2/24
Tue 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to South Africa

Cheapest flights from Columbus to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 25, 2026.

This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:25 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:50 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Wed 2/44:40 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop29h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,194
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/42:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops30h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/23$1,228
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/106:54 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 41m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1710:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops26h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$1,239
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.
Tue 3/1012:40 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/1712:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/24$1,259
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:05 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/12:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops33h 56m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/23$1,280
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/285:45 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops31h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/3011:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops51h 06m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/24$1,283
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/177:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops48h 00m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/2411:30 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops42h 11m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/22$1,284
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.
Mon 2/162:58 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 12m
United Airlines
Sun 3/18:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops33h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$1,299
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.
Thu 4/165:13 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops42h 07m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/201:00 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/25$1,303
This Kenya Airways 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/47:08 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 17m
Kenya Airways
Sun 2/812:05 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops31h 05m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/23$1,309
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:10 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/247:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop24h 56m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,386

Find flight deals from Columbus to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated January 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,187
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$742
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,410
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to South Africa 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 January 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to South Africa that are best for you.

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ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/11

6:25 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

9:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,187

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 2/4

4:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop29h 16m

$1,194

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

2:30 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops29h 42m

$1,228

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

2:30 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops30h 42m

$1,228

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 3/26

3:56 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/6

9:15 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,239

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 3/10

6:54 pm-7:35 am

2 stops30h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

10:00 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,239

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 3/10

12:40 pm-10:30 am

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

12:35 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops37h 51m

$1,259

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 2/16

7:05 am-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/1

2:25 pm-5:21 pm

3 stops33h 56m

$1,280

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/17

1:50 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$1,280

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/4

7:08 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

1:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops41h 35m

$1,283

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to South Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $906). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated January 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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
9,198 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to South Africa?

    A quick flight from Columbus to South Africa can take about 18h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,194. Airlines will cover a distance of 8221 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to South Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $906). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,468). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to South Africa. 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 January 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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