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$836+ Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa

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CMH — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,169
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$868
(Ovago)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,569
From Columbus to South Africa
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 10/610:35 amCMH - JNB
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2710:00 amJNB - CMH
2 stops41h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/67:00 amCMH - JNB
3 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/277:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops32h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/314:02 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops32h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/317:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,395
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 6/149:00 amCMH - CPT
1 stop26h 50mDelta
Sat 6/2111:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops42h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,460
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/46:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops31h 58mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/62:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops39h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/30$1,499
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/117:30 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/172:20 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,539
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 7/176:40 amCMH - JNB
2 stops46h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 7/271:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,682
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 7/172:09 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 11mDelta
Wed 7/309:55 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop25h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,810
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/117:48 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop37h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/177:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,876
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/192:54 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops34h 06mBritish Airways
Tue 7/297:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,984
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/192:10 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Wed 7/3011:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 27mKLM
Deal found 4/29$1,996
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/146:40 amCMH - CPT
3 stops49h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 6/212:20 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops27h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,017

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

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Columbus

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South Africa

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Depart

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Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 10/6

10:35 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

10:00 am-9:57 pm

2 stops41h 57m

$1,169

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-5:45 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

7:35 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,228

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 5/31

4:02 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/31

7:25 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,395

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 6/14

9:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/21

11:15 pm-11:44 am

2 stops42h 29m

$1,460

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 5/11

7:30 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

2:20 pm-2:07 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$1,539

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 7/17

6:40 am-10:55 am

2 stops46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/27

1:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,682

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 10/6

6:05 am-3:55 am

3 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/27

2:30 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops29h 35m

$1,732

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 7/17

2:09 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/30

9:55 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop25h 37m

$1,810

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 5/11

7:48 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/17

7:50 pm-11:02 am

1 stop21h 12m

$1,876

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 7/19

2:54 pm-7:00 am

2 stops34h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/29

7:25 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$1,984

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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 $1,173). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways from Columbus to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to South Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $868. Ethiopian Air flights start at $916 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,065 one-way.

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

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  • 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 $1,173). Flying from Columbus to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to South Africa

Discover the top 5 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,181Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,426Average$1,962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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