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R1 997+ Cheap flights from Columbus

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CMH — JNB
Dec 16 — Dec 231
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 860).
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Sun 29/37:00CMH - JNB
2 stops45h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 11/417:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 779
Sun 29/37:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 11/414:20CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/11R19 779
Fri 24/47:00CMH - JNB
2 stops45h 55mKenya Airways
Sat 16/51:15JNB - CMH
2 stops46h 47mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11R20 103
Tue 5/517:30CMH - CPT
3 stops62h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/514:30CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R20 206
Mon 9/27:08CMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Wed 25/223:25CPT - CMH
2 stops43h 36mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/11R20 240
Sun 15/27:05CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 1/317:00JNB - CMH
2 stops31h 23mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11R20 684
Wed 14/16:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/114:30JNB - CMH
3 stops40h 14mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R20 922
Sun 15/27:05CMH - JNB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/21:35JNB - CMH
2 stops41h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R21 008
Thu 5/319:34CMH - JNB
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/319:35JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11R21 059
Mon 9/216:33CMH - CPT
1 stop19h 42mDelta
Wed 25/223:45CPT - CMH
2 stops31h 18mDelta
Deal found 16/11R21 059
Tue 10/214:08CMH - CPT
2 stops24h 47mKLM
Wed 25/223:45CPT - CMH
2 stops30h 17mKLM
Deal found 16/11R21 213
Sat 28/317:30CMH - JNB
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/41:15JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R21 281

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 29/3

7:00-10:55

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

17:00-11:44

2 stops24h 44m

R19 779

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 24/4

7:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

17:00-11:41

2 stops24h 41m

R19 779

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 29/3

7:00-13:40

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

14:20-11:44

2 stops27h 24m

R19 779

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/5

17:30-22:10

2 stops46h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

14:30-11:41

3 stops27h 11m

R20 206

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

19:34-7:35

2 stops29h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-20:57

2 stops28h 57m

R21 059

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 9/2

16:33-19:15

1 stop19h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

23:45-0:03

2 stops31h 18m

R21 059

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 10/2

14:08-21:55

2 stops24h 47m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

23:45-23:02

2 stops30h 17m

R21 213

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 28/3

17:30-15:50

2 stops40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

1:15-11:44

2 stops40h 29m

R21 281

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 29/3

12:05-22:10

2 stops52h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

14:20-18:00

2 stops33h 40m

R21 281

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 14/1

20:29-10:25

2 stops30h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:35-17:59

2 stops29h 24m

R21 486

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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 438). Flying from Columbus in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 022). 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 650

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
9 013 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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
9 013 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 013 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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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