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$786+ 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/128:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops28h 05mLufthansa
Sun 12/2810:10 amJNB - CMH
2 stops44h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 12/11$1,991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/124:09 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2810:00 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop21h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$1,992
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/124:09 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2510:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,997
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/143:05 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/308:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,015
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:25 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3010:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,037
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/144:09 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop19h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/207:45 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops32h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,048
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:45 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,052
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1410:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,097
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1412:58 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/168:20 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops47h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1411:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1610:00 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop21h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,197
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2811:31 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/42:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$3,410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:38 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops30h 12mDelta
Sun 1/49:30 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop24h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/10$3,889

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,177
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$786
(oojo)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,862
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to South Africa that are best for you.

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 1/25

4:33 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

9:30 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop27h 09m

$1,192

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 4/7

12:37 pm-12:15 am

2 stops53h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

12:10 pm-11:41 am

2 stops29h 31m

$1,194

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 1/25

10:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/1

8:50 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,196

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 4/3

8:31 am-8:20 am

2 stops41h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/15

9:50 am-7:06 pm

2 stops39h 16m

$1,205

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 1/30

7:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

7:35 pm-7:07 pm

2 stops30h 32m

$1,235

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 3/10

3:56 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/30

7:25 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,235

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 1/29

3:00 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/6

7:35 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,235

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 3/10

7:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/1

9:15 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops26h 47m

$1,235

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-6:01 pm

2 stops39h 11m

$1,250

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

1:15 am-11:41 am

2 stops40h 26m

$1,254

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,466). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Columbus to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to South Africa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to South Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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
9,095 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

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

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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 19h 42m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,192. 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 $1,466). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to South Africa

Discover the top 3 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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