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R2 131+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Mar 21 — Mar 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Fri 1/57:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/517:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 56m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/2R18 058
Sun 5/47:10
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sat 11/41:15
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops40h 42m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/2R19 291
Mon 9/312:33
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops37h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/39:50
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops38h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R19 436
Tue 19/57:07
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 08m
Kenya Airways
Mon 25/51:15
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops40h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/2R19 948
Sun 17/518:25
CMH
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JNB
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/51:15
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2R20 333
Mon 9/312:33
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops33h 22m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/313:45
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops34h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R21 054
Thu 26/36:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops34h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/2R21 086
Sat 21/318:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/317:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2R21 198
Mon 18/57:07
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/51:15
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops40h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2R21 246
Fri 1/57:00
CMH
-
JNB
3 stops38h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/522:50
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops41h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/2R21 471
Mon 16/310:34
CMH
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CPT
1 stop22h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 23/39:30
CPT
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CMH
2 stops44h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2R21 663
Wed 1/418:04
CMH
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CPT
2 stops41h 16m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/419:30
CPT
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CMH
2 stops31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/2R22 304

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 5/4

7:10-0:15

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

1:15-11:57

2 stops40h 42m

R19 291

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 19/5

7:07-0:15

2 stops35h 08m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

1:15-11:56

2 stops40h 41m

R19 948

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 17/5

18:25-15:50

2 stops39h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

1:15-11:56

2 stops40h 41m

R20 333

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:30-18:41

3 stops34h 11m

R21 086

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 16/3

10:34-15:05

1 stop22h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

9:30-23:44

2 stops44h 14m

R21 663

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 19/5

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

14:30-14:12

3 stops29h 42m

R21 791

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 1/5

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-18:41

3 stops34h 11m

R21 791

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 9/3

11:38-18:35

1 stop24h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:15-23:47

2 stops33h 32m

R22 208

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 1/4

18:04-17:20

2 stops41h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

19:30-20:30

2 stops31h 00m

R22 304

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 9/3

11:10-19:00

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

21:55-20:25

1 stop28h 30m

R22 352

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport (average of R18 250). Flying from Columbus Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R25 076). 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 Airport?

When flying from Columbus Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Virgin Atlantic. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R22 005

What are popular destinations to fly to from Columbus Airport?

From Columbus Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Chicago (704 flights per day), New York (544 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (257 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R18 363

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Columbus Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Columbus Airport is New York, with prices starting at R18 363. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R18 363

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic from Columbus Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
679 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,6

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Columbus Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from Columbus Airport for the current month are Atlanta, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. While Boston, Denver, Atlanta are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Columbus Airport for as low as R18 363 to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R21 885 to fly from Columbus Airport.

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Columbus Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Columbus Airport to anywhere, put New York on your list as prices start at R144 965 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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