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R2 088+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Dec 13 — Dec 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

R21 816 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R28 940).
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Wed 11/28:05CMH - JNB
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops39h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11R20 279
Tue 31/37:00CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 30/612:10JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 31mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/11R20 296
Thu 5/319:34CMH - JNB
2 stops29h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/322:00JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11R21 118
Thu 26/312:05CMH - JNB
2 stops54h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/412:10JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11R21 340
Wed 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R21 648
Fri 20/319:22CMH - CPT
2 stops34h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 24/318:55CPT - CMH
2 stops32h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/11R22 144
Tue 31/37:00CMH - JNB
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/612:10JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11R22 316
Wed 26/1116:16CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops26h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/11R22 418
Fri 20/37:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 24/314:25CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 19mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/11R23 428
Tue 31/36:00CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/614:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/11R23 479
Thu 26/36:05CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 41mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11R23 633
Tue 10/316:37CMH - CPT
1 stop18h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/318:45CPT - CMH
2 stops31h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11R24 763

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 279

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 31/3

7:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

1:15-11:41

2 stops40h 26m

R20 296

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 118

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

12:05-0:25

2 stops54h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

12:10-11:44

2 stops29h 34m

R21 340

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 785

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 10/3

17:26-8:05

2 stops32h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

22:10-18:54

2 stops26h 44m

R22 162

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 31/3

7:00-9:45

2 stops44h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

12:10-11:41

2 stops29h 31m

R22 316

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 20/3

7:00-13:35

3 stops48h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/3

14:25-11:44

3 stops27h 19m

R23 428

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 31/3

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

14:30-14:20

3 stops29h 50m

R23 479

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 633

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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 492). Flying from Columbus Airport in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 100). 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 716

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 (655 flights per day), New York (536 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (272 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R19 613

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 613. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R19 613

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
9 015 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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
9 015 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 015 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,6

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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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 613 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 374 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 R154 829 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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