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R1 961+ Cheap flights from Columbus

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CMH — JNB
des. 11 — des. 181
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 R29 089).
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on. 1/47:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 45mKenya Airways
fr. 10/414:35CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11R20 246
on. 11/212:03CMH - JNB
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
on. 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11R20 366
to. 5/317:25CMH - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
ma. 9/322:00JNB - CMH
2 stops26h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R21 226
to. 26/218:00CMH - JNB
2 stops57h 55mMultiple Airlines
on. 29/41:15JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R21 450
on. 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
on. 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/11R21 742
fr. 20/317:26CMH - CPT
2 stops36h 44mAmerican Airlines
ti. 24/320:50CPT - CMH
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R22 258
on. 26/1116:16CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 09mAmerican Airlines
sø. 21/1222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11R22 516
to. 26/36:05CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air
ma. 6/414:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R22 981
to. 26/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
to. 30/414:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R23 222
fr. 20/37:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 35mKenya Airways
ti. 24/314:25CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 19mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11R23 548
to. 26/312:00CMH - JNB
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
ma. 6/413:55JNB - CMH
2 stops38h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/11R23 892
on. 11/212:55CMH - JNB
2 stops26h 10mDelta
on. 4/321:55JNB - CMH
1 stop24h 13mDelta
Deal found 10/11R24 649

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

on. 1/4

7:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

fr. 10/4

14:35-18:00

3 stops33h 25m

R20 246

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

on. 11/2

6:25-8:20

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 4/3

9:50-18:07

2 stops39h 17m

R20 366

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

to. 5/3

17:25-7:35

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 9/3

22:00-18:26

2 stops26h 26m

R21 226

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

to. 26/2

19:34-10:25

2 stops31h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

to. 30/4

21:15-20:22

2 stops29h 07m

R21 226

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

on. 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

on. 4/3

14:30-14:11

3 stops30h 41m

R21 742

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

fr. 20/3

19:22-12:10

2 stops34h 48m

Cape Town Intl

ti. 24/3

18:55-22:48

2 stops33h 53m

R22 258

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

on. 26/11

18:02-7:35

2 stops30h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sø. 21/12

22:00-19:31

2 stops28h 31m

R22 516

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

to. 26/3

6:05-13:05

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ma. 6/4

14:30-14:11

3 stops29h 41m

R22 981

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

fr. 20/3

7:00-13:35

3 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

ti. 24/3

7:20-11:44

2 stops34h 24m

R23 548

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

fr. 20/3

12:05-21:55

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

ti. 24/3

21:30-11:38

1 stop20h 08m

R26 369

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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 592). Flying from Columbus in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 244). 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 837

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
9 012 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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