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$924+ 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
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 March 23, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 5/47:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/115:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 56m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,181
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2411:11 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops39h 04m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/159:45 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops40h 38m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,202
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 9/1512:08 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops38h 52m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/252:45 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,210
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 4/2411:56 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops38h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/159:45 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,228
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Tue 5/57:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:20 am
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops34h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$1,242
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/212:52 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 58m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/288:40 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,269
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:52 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 58m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/132:45 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops33h 21m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 11/51:15 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops38h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 11/146:55 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops31h 18m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$1,346
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/307:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/82:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/18$1,363
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 3/2612:33 pm
CMH
-
JNB
3 stops50h 17m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/68:55 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,403
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:10 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/282:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22$1,439
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/132:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$1,456

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 March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,181
(Ovago)

One-way from

$924
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,548
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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to South Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 4/24

11:56 am-8:15 am

2 stops38h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

9:45 am-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,228

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/8

2:30 pm-2:11 pm

3 stops29h 41m

$1,363

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 5/6

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

2:30 pm-1:32 pm

3 stops29h 02m

$1,456

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 5/6

12:51 pm-8:50 am

2 stops37h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

8:40 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops29h 43m

$1,464

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 4/17

2:52 pm-8:50 am

2 stops35h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/21

2:45 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,464

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 9/15

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

10:50 pm-9:35 am

3 stops40h 45m

$1,527

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 5/6

5:17 pm-11:30 am

2 stops36h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

1:00 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops35h 06m

$1,604
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 4/21

11:38 am-6:30 pm

1 stop24h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

10:00 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$1,615

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/8

7:54 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops39h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-12:59 am

2 stops35h 29m

$1,679

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 5/6

6:40 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

7:00 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,720

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $1,154). 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 March 23, 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
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,319 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Columbus to South Africa can take about 24h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,363. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to South Africa (average of $1,154). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,370Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,374Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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