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$766+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/297:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/115:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,091
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/116:25 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:50 am
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/44:40 pm
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pm
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop29h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,195
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 11/47:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops47h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 11/1111:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops43h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 5/88:50 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops30h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 5/227:25 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops28h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,241
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 4/297:00 am
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/112:35 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,243
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/47:08 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 42m
Kenya Airways
Sun 2/85:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/163:27 pm
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops33h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 3/210:00 pm
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops27h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,265
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 2/47:08 am
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 27m
Kenya Airways
Sun 2/82:25 pm
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,284
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/2912:08 pm
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops41h 22m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/111:00 pm
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,317
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/22:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops37h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,319
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/116:00 am
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/42:30 pm
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops30h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/27$1,324

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 January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,091
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$766
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,410
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/11

6:25 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

9:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$1,188

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 5/8

8:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/22

7:25 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$1,241

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

2:35 pm-11:41 am

3 stops27h 06m

$1,243

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 2/16

3:27 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,265

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/29

12:08 pm-11:30 am

2 stops41h 22m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,317

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

2:30 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops30h 42m

$1,354

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 2/16

4:37 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

10:00 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$1,400

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

2:30 pm-1:57 pm

3 stops30h 27m

$1,425

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/29

9:49 am-6:30 pm

1 stop26h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

10:00 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop24h 58m

$1,437

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/29

1:41 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/11

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,442

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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 Airport to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa (average of $906). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
8,127 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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
9,215 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

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

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

    A quick flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa can take about 30h 35m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,241. The distance between Columbus Airport and South Africa is about 8428 mi. This flight may include one or multiple 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.

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  • 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 Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa (average of $906). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,457Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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