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R2 032+ Cheap flights from Columbus

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CMH — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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 369).
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Thu 9/47:11CMH - CPT
2 stops47h 49mKenya Airways
Sun 12/414:30CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R20 128
Sun 22/37:00CMH - CPT
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/323:30CPT - CMH
2 stops42h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R20 458
Tue 17/312:37CMH - JNB
2 stops45h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/31:35JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R20 562
Mon 12/112:57CMH - CPT
2 stops50h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/223:25CPT - CMH
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R20 562
Wed 18/27:45CMH - JNB
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R20 580
Wed 18/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R21 188
Wed 11/37:11CMH - JNB
2 stops26h 39mKenya Airways
Sun 22/317:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 57mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R21 379
Fri 30/120:29CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/219:35JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/11R21 413
Wed 14/16:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/123:00JNB - CMH
3 stops31h 44mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R21 639
Thu 26/312:37CMH - JNB
2 stops53h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/417:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R21 656
Wed 11/37:11CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 24mKenya Airways
Sun 22/314:25CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R21 830
Wed 14/120:29CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/122:00JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/11R21 847

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 9/4

7:11-13:00

2 stops47h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/4

14:30-18:02

3 stops33h 32m

R20 128

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 12/1

12:57-22:05

2 stops50h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/2

23:25-12:10

2 stops43h 45m

R20 562

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 18/2

7:45-8:20

2 stops41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-20:05

2 stops41h 15m

R20 580

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 18/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:14

3 stops30h 44m

R21 188

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 16/5

18:27-7:00

2 stops30h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

21:15-16:25

2 stops25h 10m

R21 413

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

12:05-0:25

2 stops54h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

17:00-11:44

2 stops24h 44m

R21 656

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 14/1

20:29-10:25

2 stops30h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

22:00-20:31

2 stops29h 31m

R21 847

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 12/3

20:25-10:25

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

19:35-19:26

2 stops29h 51m

R21 847

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 969

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/3

7:11-0:25

2 stops35h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

17:00-11:57

2 stops24h 57m

R22 073

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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 781). Flying from Columbus in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 516). 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 R24 067

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
9 037 reviews
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Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

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
9 037 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 037 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,1

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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