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R2 101+ Cheap flights from Columbus

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CMH — JNB
Jan 5 — Jan 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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United Airlines
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R28 656).
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Tue 10/318:00CMH - CPT
3 stops61h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/314:25CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R20 690
Mon 19/112:30CMH - CPT
1 stop23h 45mDelta
Mon 26/123:45CPT - CMH
2 stops31h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/12R20 910
Mon 19/120:29CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 26/122:00JNB - CMH
2 stops30h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12R20 927
Wed 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/12R21 283
Sun 18/116:14CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 25/122:00JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/12R21 334
Wed 4/27:08CMH - JNB
2 stops37h 47mKenya Airways
Sun 8/217:00JNB - CMH
2 stops31h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R21 707
Wed 4/27:08CMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Sun 8/214:25CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12R21 707
Tue 10/318:54CMH - CPT
2 stops31h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 17/320:50CPT - CMH
2 stops29h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/12R21 944
Mon 19/17:08CMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Mon 26/114:25CPT - CMH
3 stops28h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R22 266
Mon 19/118:01CMH - CPT
2 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/114:25CPT - CMH
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R22 368
Wed 11/29:24CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 31mQatar Airways
Wed 4/320:30JNB - CMH
2 stops34h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12R22 656
Mon 19/16:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:30JNB - CMH
3 stops35h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12R22 825

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 10/3

18:00-13:35

3 stops61h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

14:25-17:26

3 stops33h 01m

R20 690

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 19/1

12:30-19:15

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

23:45-0:03

2 stops31h 18m

R20 910

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 19/1

20:29-10:25

2 stops30h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-21:14

2 stops30h 14m

R20 927

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:14

3 stops30h 44m

R21 283

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 18/1

16:14-7:35

2 stops32h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-19:03

2 stops28h 03m

R21 334

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/2

7:08-3:55

2 stops37h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

17:00-17:24

2 stops31h 24m

R21 707

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 19/1

7:08-13:35

3 stops47h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:25-12:10

3 stops28h 45m

R22 266

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 19/1

18:01-22:05

2 stops45h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

14:25-12:10

3 stops28h 45m

R22 368

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

9:24-3:55

2 stops35h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

20:30-0:20

2 stops34h 50m

R22 656

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/2

10:31-13:05

2 stops43h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

14:30-23:44

3 stops40h 14m

R23 334

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus (average of R19 301). Flying from Columbus in February will prove the most costly (average of R27 824). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Columbus?

When flying from Columbus check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R23 483

Airline reviews for flights from Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Columbus. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Columbus to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 065 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 065 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 065 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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