R1 798+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — CPT
Nov 24 — Dec 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

R22 044 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R29 243).
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Wed 1/47:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 45mKenya Airways
Fri 10/414:35CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/10R20 024
Wed 11/28:05CMH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops39h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R20 474
Thu 26/312:00CMH - JNB
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/49:50JNB - CMH
2 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R20 491
Wed 12/1112:33CMH - CPT
1 stop23h 42mDelta
Wed 19/1123:45CPT - CMH
2 stops31h 29mDelta
Deal found 23/10R20 629
Wed 1/47:00CMH - CPT
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/414:35CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/10R20 820
Wed 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R21 079
Wed 26/1118:02CMH - JNB
2 stops33h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1219:35JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/10R21 373
Thu 5/318:37CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/322:00JNB - CMH
2 stops26h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/10R21 390
Wed 12/116:10CMH - CPT
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/1114:35CPT - CMH
3 stops30h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/10R22 082
Mon 8/1217:49CMH - CPT
2 stops29h 01mDelta
Mon 15/1221:30CPT - CMH
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/10R22 359
Fri 20/317:26CMH - CPT
2 stops36h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/320:50CPT - CMH
2 stops30h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/10R22 410
Mon 8/1216:48CMH - JNB
2 stops31h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops30h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/10R22 670

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Cape Town

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

14:35-11:44

3 stops27h 09m

R20 041

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

8:05-8:20

2 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-18:07

2 stops39h 17m

R20 474

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

12:00-8:20

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

9:50-15:34

2 stops35h 44m

R20 491

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 12/11

12:33-19:15

1 stop23h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/11

23:45-0:14

2 stops31h 29m

R20 629

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 1/4

7:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/4

14:35-11:44

3 stops27h 09m

R20 820

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 079

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

17:29-7:35

2 stops31h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:35-18:26

2 stops28h 51m

R21 373

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 26/11

18:02-10:25

2 stops33h 23m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

19:35-17:23

2 stops28h 48m

R21 373

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

11:39-3:55

2 stops33h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:45-16:34

2 stops34h 49m

R23 811

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

16:40-18:35

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

15:05-10:58

2 stops26h 53m

R24 226

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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 Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport (average of R15 667). Flying from Columbus Airport in November will prove the most costly (average of R31 212). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 (496 flights per day), New York (399 flights per day) and Atlanta (181 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R19 818

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 818. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R19 818

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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 Boston, Denver, Atlanta. 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 818 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 618 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 447 for this destination.

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

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport. At this moment in time November 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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