South Africa

$932+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
May 26 — Jun 21
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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 April 26, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1111:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops43h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,244
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:22 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops40h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/199:50 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops39h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$1,315
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 9/127:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops48h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/202:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,413
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:25 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 11/116:55 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops34h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,503
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/255:30 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/110:50 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops30h 54m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/24$1,556
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:25 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/1312:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops40h 43m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,556
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:40 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops45h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/201:15 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops58h 58m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,581
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 11/27:45 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops35h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/131:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops31h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/25$1,586
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2511:56 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops40h 34m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/17:50 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops45h 36m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,615
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/58:25 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops43h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/1412:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops36h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,625
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:11 pm
CMH
-
JNB
1 stop18h 19m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/198:45 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops38h 02m
Lufthansa
Deal found 4/24$1,643
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:59 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/192:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops28h 39m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/24$1,659

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 April 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,315
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$932
(Expedia)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,536
From Columbus to South Africa
One-way flight from Columbus to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($105 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to South Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 9/8

9:22 am-8:20 am

2 stops40h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

9:50 am-7:28 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$1,315
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 9/8

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/19

9:55 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$1,875

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

1:50 pm-2:17 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$1,917

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 9/28

9:06 am-10:15 am

2 stops43h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/2

1:15 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,935

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 6/7

2:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/14

8:05 pm-12:54 am

1 stop34h 49m

$2,032

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

1:50 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops30h 22m

$2,055

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 7/13

4:05 pm-9:15 am

3 stops35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/13

12:40 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$2,158

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 7/4

10:17 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/25

11:15 pm-11:48 am

2 stops42h 33m

$2,188

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 9/24

7:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/28

7:50 pm-10:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$2,304

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 8/6

11:11 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/22

9:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$2,317

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/24

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $1,030). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 April 26, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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 55m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,875. Airlines will cover a distance of 8428 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $1,030). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,453). 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 April 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,420Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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