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$791+ Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa

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CMH — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,166
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$791
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,639
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 June 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 10/2212:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,166
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/37:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 12/211:00 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops43h 39mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,166
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/155:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,172
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 11/36:02 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops30h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1710:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,196
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2210:50 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops30h 49mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,276
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:34 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops39h 06mQatar Airways
Tue 9/28:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops33h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,384
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:25 amCMH - CPT
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/92:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/37:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/28:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,470
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 12/298:15 amCMH - CPT
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Mon 1/129:30 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop28h 17mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/37:00 amCMH - JNB
3 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/177:45 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops33h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 10/1811:30 amCMH - JNB
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Sat 10/2511:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,552
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/212:10 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 10mKLM
Sun 6/2911:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 24mKLM
Deal found 6/10$1,721

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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 June 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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Columbus

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/22

12:10 pm-11:39 am

2 stops29h 29m

$1,166

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/2

11:00 pm-11:39 am

2 stops43h 39m

$1,166

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 11/1

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

5:00 pm-11:39 am

2 stops25h 39m

$1,172

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 11/3

6:02 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/17

10:05 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$1,196

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/22

10:50 pm-11:39 pm

3 stops30h 49m

$1,276

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 8/30

12:34 pm-9:40 am

2 stops39h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

8:25 pm-12:04 am

2 stops33h 39m

$1,384

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/2

8:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop19h 45m

$1,470

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-6:35 pm

3 stops28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/17

7:45 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$1,530

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 10/18

11:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

11:15 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,552

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 7/25

12:38 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 8/1

8:05 pm-11:33 am

1 stop21h 28m

$1,612

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines 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
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,181Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,426Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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