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$853+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,236
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$853
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,952
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 July 3, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 9/2910:56 amCMH - JNB
2 stops39h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/119:50 amJNB - CMH
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,236
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/166:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/232:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,321
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 12/247:05 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/810:05 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,346
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/1812:15 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops49h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/183:50 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Sat 10/2511:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops24h 44mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,412
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1611:49 amCMH - CPT
1 stop24h 01mDelta
Sat 8/2311:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops27h 23mDelta
Deal found 7/2$1,412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/293:15 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/117:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops55h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,423
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/166:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/231:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops30h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/2$1,468
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/275:00 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops22h 10mKLM
Sun 8/311:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops27h 43mKLM
Deal found 7/1$1,509
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/297:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops45h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 10/101:25 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 14mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,556
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/274:32 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop18h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/38:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,570
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 7/276:41 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops61h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/32:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops57h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,857

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 9/29

10:56 am-8:20 am

2 stops39h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

9:50 am-5:09 pm

2 stops37h 19m

$1,236

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

2:30 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops29h 33m

$1,321

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/16

11:49 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/23

11:15 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$1,412

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 9/29

3:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

7:00 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops55h 38m

$1,423

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/23

1:50 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops30h 13m

$1,468

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 7/27

5:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

11:15 pm-8:58 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$1,509

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

1:25 am-11:39 am

2 stops40h 14m

$1,556

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 8/16

6:40 am-9:40 am

2 stops45h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/23

8:25 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops55h 34m

$1,565

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 7/27

4:32 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

8:00 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop24h 14m

$1,570

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 7/27

7:58 pm-7:00 am

2 stops29h 02m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

9:15 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$1,672

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to South Africa

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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 $1,173). Flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 2025.

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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa, such as Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 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 $1,173). Flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$906Average$1,753FlexibilityNo 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$1,427Average$1,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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