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$1,172+ Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
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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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,171
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,865
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 julio 31, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 9/87:02 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,172
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 9/87:02 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 53mKenya Airways
sáb. 9/271:25 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
dom. 9/146:10 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
dom. 9/212:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/31$1,232
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/304:55 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways
vie. 11/71:45 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops36h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,270
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/136:10 amCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 25mEthiopian Air
sáb. 9/201:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops30h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 10/186:25 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop19h 15mDelta
sáb. 10/2511:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Deal found 7/31$1,412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 9/133:51 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop19h 59mDelta
sáb. 9/2011:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops42h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,412
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/1311:54 amCMH - CPT
2 stops27h 31mKLM
sáb. 9/2011:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops29h 46mKLM
Deal found 7/30$1,415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
lun. 9/84:58 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 47mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/287:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops55h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/13:53 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops33h 07mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/318:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops29h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 9/1310:39 amCMH - CPT
1 stop22h 41mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/207:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,519
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lun. 12/17:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 35mKenya Airways
mié. 12/312:25 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops35h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,933

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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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Columbus

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

lun. 9/8

7:02 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/28

5:00 pm-11:47 am

2 stops24h 47m

$1,172

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

lun. 9/8

7:02 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 9/27

1:25 am-11:47 am

2 stops40h 22m

$1,216

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

dom. 9/14

6:10 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/21

2:30 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops29h 33m

$1,232

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

jue. 10/30

4:55 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 11/7

1:45 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,270

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

sáb. 1/3

8:17 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 03m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/16

8:55 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,271

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

sáb. 1/3

6:02 pm-8:00 am

2 stops30h 58m

Cape Town Intl

vie. 1/16

8:55 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,336

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

sáb. 9/13

6:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 9/20

1:50 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops30h 13m

$1,359

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

sáb. 10/18

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 10/25

11:15 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$1,412

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

sáb. 9/13

3:51 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 59m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 9/20

11:15 pm-11:47 am

2 stops42h 32m

$1,412

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

sáb. 9/13

11:54 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 31m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 9/20

11:15 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$1,415

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/31

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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 $1,675). 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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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 julio 31, 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.

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 julio 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways 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
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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!

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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 $1,675). 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,181Average$1,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,426Average$2,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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