Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to South Africa from $826

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 8/28. 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 18 — May 251

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to South Africa from Columbus Airport average $1,539. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,539, 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 Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found from Columbus to South Africa. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 8/247:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 8/261:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops46h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,396
Mon 6/177:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 38mKenya Airways
Sun 7/141:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 23mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,755
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 08mKenya Airways
Sat 6/112:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,843
Tue 7/237:15 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 8/241:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,944
Tue 7/237:15 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 8/241:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops46h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,951
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 08mKenya Airways
Fri 5/311:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,011
Thu 7/117:15 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 00mKenya Airways
Fri 7/191:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 23mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,024
Thu 6/277:12 amCMH - JNB
2 stops44h 33mKenya Airways
Sun 7/141:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 23mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$2,065
Wed 8/217:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 9/42:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops38h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,263

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to South Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines 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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on United Airlines flights from Columbus to South Africa. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 7/2310:59 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/258:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,731
Mon 6/175:24 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/157:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,865
Tue 7/2310:59 amCMH - JNB
3 stops24h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/258:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,931
Sun 6/95:24 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,958
Sun 6/95:24 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops26h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$2,031
Sun 6/97:50 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop28h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,065
Mon 6/175:24 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$2,126
Thu 6/277:15 amCMH - JNB
2 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/158:00 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$2,131
Sun 6/97:50 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop37h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop19h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,133

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 2,633,403 searches. Prices were last updated on May 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to South Africa in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/911:20 amCMH - JNB
2 stops40h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:20 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,281
Mon 6/173:19 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops36h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,417
Tue 5/216:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,522
Mon 6/171:20 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Fri 7/127:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 5/12$1,603
Tue 5/211:32 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops29h 08mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,691
Thu 5/167:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/171:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops46h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,701
Thu 6/2712:51 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops27h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,756
Sun 6/97:50 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/168:00 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,769
Sun 6/93:19 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops36h 06mBritish Airways
Sun 6/169:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops44h 29mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,772

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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Columbus to South Africa in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 8/2111:12 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 48mBritish Airways
Wed 9/46:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops50h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,235
Tue 8/203:37 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops37h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/46:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops35h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,245
Sun 6/911:20 amCMH - JNB
2 stops40h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/167:20 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops33h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,281
Mon 6/173:19 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops36h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/159:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,417
Wed 11/207:45 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Fri 11/2910:05 amJNB - CMH
2 stops44h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 5/13$1,449
Wed 11/206:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops23h 58mEthiopian Air
Fri 11/2911:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops31h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$1,486
Tue 5/216:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,522
Wed 11/207:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops34h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 11/281:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops41h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/13$1,584
Wed 8/216:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/42:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops29h 37mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,589

Columbus to South Africa flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Columbus to South Africa. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 5/216:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,522
Tue 5/211:32 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops29h 08mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/12:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$1,691
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 08mKenya Airways
Sat 6/112:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,843
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 08mKenya Airways
Fri 5/311:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,011
Tue 5/2110:46 amCMH - JNB
1 stop26h 14mDelta
Sat 6/111:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/12$2,065
Tue 5/216:07 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 53mDelta
Sat 6/19:55 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop20h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/12$14,171

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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Columbus to South Africa. Users can also find round-trip Columbus to South Africa flights by using the search form above.
Wed 8/285:15 amCMH - JNB
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$826
Wed 8/281:55 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$903
Thu 7/116:05 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops33h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,104
Thu 6/2710:59 amCMH - CPT
2 stops42h 51mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,114
Thu 6/273:36 pmCMH - JNB
3 stops47h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,116
Wed 6/2612:51 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops38h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,151
Mon 6/242:50 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,182
Thu 6/2710:30 amCMH - CPT
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,182
Sun 6/237:15 amCMH - JNB
3 stops28h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$1,188

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 2,633,403 searches. Data last updated May 13, 2024.

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ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 8/21

2 stops41h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops50h 40m

$1,235

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 8/20

2 stops37h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops35h 09m

$1,245

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 6/9

2 stops40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/16

2 stops33h 10m

$1,281

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 8/24

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/26

2 stops46h 26m

$1,396

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 8/21

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

3 stops29h 37m

$1,589

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 6/17

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/12

2 stops34h 44m

$1,603

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 7/23

2 stops24h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

2 stops26h 44m

$1,731

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 6/9

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/16

2 stops33h 59m

$1,769

ColumbusJohannesburg OR Tambo

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 7/23

1 stop24h 03m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/25

1 stop24h 51m

$1,976

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Deals found on 5/12

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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 13, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Kenya Airways, United Airlines and Delta from Columbus to South Africa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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.

8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
4,410 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
3,710 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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
10,980 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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.

7.3
Good
14,575 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,736 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

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.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just $1,235, but on average you can expect to pay $1,644.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus Airport to South Africa for under $1,600?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,600.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $1,104. Users have also found prices from $1,114 and $1,182 on Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

  • What does CMH to JNB mean?

    CMH stands for Columbus Airport, while JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), East London Airport (ELS) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • 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.

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    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 Airport to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/13.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to South Africa

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,160Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,242Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,254Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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