R1 736+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — CPT
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Columbus

Discover essential information about flights departing from Columbus, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Columbus airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R5 542 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 881 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R26 894).
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Cheapest flights from Columbus
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Wed 11/26:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops30h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R19 524
Wed 4/216:40
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 8/220:50
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop20h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/1R19 557
Sat 2/512:37
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops45h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/517:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R19 590
Sun 1/37:05
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R19 934
Fri 8/57:00
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops48h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/514:20
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops35h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R20 360
Wed 11/26:25
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops39h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R20 507
Wed 4/27:08
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 17m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/217:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops26h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1R20 573
Wed 4/27:08
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 27m
Kenya Airways
Sun 8/214:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/1R20 573
Wed 20/57:00
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/514:35
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1R20 638
Thu 26/36:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 41m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R20 687
Fri 8/57:00
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops48h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sat 23/514:20
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops27h 21m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 15/1R20 786
Sat 11/418:00
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops61h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/414:20
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1R21 081

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Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:12

3 stops30h 42m

R19 524

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 29/1

14:58-16:10

1 stop18h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

20:50-9:56

1 stop20h 06m

R19 557

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/2

16:40-18:00

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/2

20:50-9:56

1 stop20h 06m

R19 557

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 1/3

7:05-6:00

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

14:25-11:57

3 stops27h 32m

R19 934

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 8/5

7:00-13:40

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

14:20-19:22

2 stops35h 02m

R20 360

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:25-8:20

2 stops42h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-18:02

2 stops39h 12m

R20 507

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/2

7:08-0:25

2 stops34h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R20 573

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 8/5

7:00-13:40

2 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

14:20-11:41

2 stops27h 21m

R20 786

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 20/5

7:00-22:10

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

14:30-11:41

3 stops27h 11m

R21 228

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

7:46-15:25

2 stops25h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:45-18:06

2 stops33h 21m

R21 965

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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 R14 840). Flying from Columbus Airport in June will prove the most costly (average of R25 798). 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 (560 flights per day), New York (515 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (238 flights per day).

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R5 542
New York
New York
From R18 772

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Columbus Airport is Washington, D.C., with prices starting at R5 542. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R5 542
New York
New York
From R18 772

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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, Ahmedabad, 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 R5 542 to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R13 957 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 R148 192 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 June 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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