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R1 971+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

R22 036 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R29 232).
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Wed 1/47:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 10/414:35CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/11R20 345
Wed 11/26:25CMH - JNB
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops39h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R20 466
Thu 29/118:01CMH - JNB
2 stops47h 24mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/212:05JNB - CMH
2 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R20 933
Thu 5/317:25CMH - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/322:00JNB - CMH
2 stops26h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11R21 330
Thu 26/218:00CMH - JNB
2 stops57h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/41:15JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11R21 555
Sat 21/218:00CMH - CPT
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/214:20CPT - CMH
2 stops34h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11R21 555
Wed 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11R21 849
Fri 20/319:22CMH - CPT
2 stops34h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/318:55CPT - CMH
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/11R22 368
Wed 26/1118:02CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11R22 627
Thu 26/36:05CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R23 094
Thu 26/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 30/414:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11R23 336
Thu 29/16:00CMH - JNB
3 stops38h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 19/214:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 47mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11R23 457

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 1/4

7:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

14:35-18:00

3 stops33h 25m

R20 345

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:25-8:20

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-18:07

2 stops39h 17m

R20 466

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

17:25-7:35

2 stops31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:26

2 stops26h 26m

R21 330

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/2

19:34-10:25

2 stops31h 51m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

21:15-20:22

2 stops29h 07m

R21 330

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 21/2

18:00-6:00

2 stops53h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

14:20-17:23

2 stops34h 03m

R21 555

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:11

3 stops30h 41m

R21 849

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 20/3

19:22-12:10

2 stops34h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

18:55-22:48

2 stops33h 53m

R22 368

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 26/11

18:02-7:35

2 stops30h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

22:00-19:31

2 stops28h 31m

R22 627

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

6:05-13:05

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:30-14:11

3 stops29h 41m

R23 094

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:30-14:05

3 stops29h 35m

R23 336

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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 R19 688). Flying from Columbus Airport in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 383). 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: United Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R23 955

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 (628 flights per day), New York (394 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (257 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R19 810

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 R19 810. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R19 810

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 United Airlines from Columbus Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 012 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

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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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 Denver, Boston, New Delhi. 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 R19 810 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 R23 610 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 R156 389 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 February 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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