Cheap flights from Columbus to South Africa from $1,087

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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — JNB
May 13 — May 201

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus to South Africa?

To save up to 64% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 13 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Columbus to South Africa from $1,126 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,855 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to South Africa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to South Africa from Columbus average $1,537. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,537, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as $1,255. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Columbus. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to South Africa (CMH - ZA)?

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.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Columbus to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Columbus and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found from Columbus to South Africa. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways
Tue 5/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,413
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 48mKenya Airways
Mon 5/271:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops46h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,653
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 08mKenya Airways
Fri 5/311:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,759
Mon 6/177:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 38mKenya Airways
Sun 7/141:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,825
Tue 7/237:05 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 10mKenya Airways
Sat 8/241:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,888
Thu 7/117:05 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 10mKenya Airways
Fri 7/191:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,981
Mon 6/177:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 38mKenya Airways
Sun 7/141:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$2,018
Thu 6/277:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 43mKenya Airways
Sun 7/141:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$2,135
Mon 6/177:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 38mKenya Airways
Thu 7/111:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/8$4,794

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Columbus to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Columbus and South Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Ethiopian Air flights traveling from Columbus to South Africa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Fri 11/16:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 58mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/811:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops31h 31mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,468
Fri 11/19:02 amCMH - JNB
3 stops36h 53mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/811:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops31h 31mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,559
Sat 8/246:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/42:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops29h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,617
Tue 5/216:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,688
Tue 5/214:08 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops26h 32mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,727
Sat 8/241:30 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops42h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/42:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops29h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,830
Tue 7/236:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/2511:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops30h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$2,154
Thu 7/116:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 7/202:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$2,339
Thu 6/276:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/154:00 amJNB - CMH
3 stops35h 48mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$2,454

Cheap Columbus to South Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to South Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Columbus to South Africa in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 6/175:59 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,400
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways
Tue 5/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,413
Fri 5/107:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2112:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,416
Mon 5/201:45 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,488
Fri 5/105:39 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops25h 11mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/212:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,503
Mon 6/172:08 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Fri 7/1211:25 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 14mKLM
Deal found 5/7$1,549
Tue 5/212:00 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
Sat 6/111:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 44mKLM
Deal found 5/7$1,579
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 48mKenya Airways
Mon 5/271:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops46h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,653
Mon 5/2011:59 amCMH - JNB
1 stop23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/287:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,661

Columbus to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Columbus to South Africa in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 8/2411:12 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/46:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops45h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,204
Fri 11/16:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/71:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops41h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,211
Tue 7/303:38 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/99:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops45h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,373
Mon 6/175:59 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,400
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mKenya Airways
Tue 5/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,413
Fri 5/107:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2112:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,416
Fri 11/16:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 58mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/811:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops31h 31mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/7$1,468
Mon 5/201:45 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/285:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops35h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,488
Fri 5/105:39 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops25h 11mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/212:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 34mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/6$1,503

One-way flights to South Africa from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Columbus to South Africa. Those needing a return flight from Columbus to South Africa can use the search form above.
Thu 6/206:15 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,087
Thu 7/116:05 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,104
Fri 6/213:36 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops43h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,135
Fri 6/2111:20 amCMH - CPT
2 stops42h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,157
Fri 6/217:07 amCMH - CPT
2 stops46h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,169
Tue 6/188:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops45h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,171
Sat 6/2212:58 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop22h 52mDelta
Deal found 5/6$1,182
Wed 6/199:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,188
Sun 6/237:50 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop37h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,195

Find flights from Columbus to South Africa within your budget

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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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$1,204 - $2,526

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ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/24

2 stops41h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops45h 34m

$1,204

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 11/1

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/7

2 stops41h 27m

$1,211

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/12

2 stops44h 33m

$1,289

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 5/20

2 stops26h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/28

2 stops30h 22m

$1,413

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 11/1

2 stops24h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/8

3 stops31h 31m

$1,468

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 5/20

3 stops32h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/28

3 stops35h 58m

$1,488

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

2 stops25h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/12

2 stops30h 14m

$1,549

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/24

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops29h 42m

$1,560

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

1 stop18h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/15

1 stop21h 17m

$2,526

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Deals found on 5/7

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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 8, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and KLM 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.
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.5
Good
3,712 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
10,789 reviews

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus to South Africa for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus to South Africa for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,204, but on average you can expect to pay $1,513.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,087. Turkish Airlines flights start at $1,157 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,171 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to South Africa?

  • What does CMH to JNB mean?

    CMH and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CMH to JNB refers to a flight route from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to South Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to South Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to South Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to South Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to South Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Columbus to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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