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R1 665+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Oct 16 — Oct 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 September 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R5 792 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 304 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R29 331).
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Cheapest flights from Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sun 9/1118:36CMH - CPT
2 stops34h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/1118:55CPT - CMH
2 stops33h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9R19 183
Wed 26/1115:53CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/9R20 345
Sun 9/117:08CMH - CPT
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1114:25CPT - CMH
3 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R20 449
Wed 11/28:34CMH - JNB
2 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50JNB - CMH
2 stops39h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9R20 536
Sun 9/1118:39CMH - CPT
1 stop17h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 23/1121:30CPT - CMH
1 stop27h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/9R20 935
Thu 30/1017:52CMH - JNB
2 stops34h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1122:00JNB - CMH
2 stops30h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9R21 490
Thu 30/1012:00CMH - CPT
2 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1214:25CPT - CMH
3 stops34h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R21 611
Sun 9/1117:58CMH - CPT
2 stops39h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/1120:50CPT - CMH
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9R21 767
Thu 5/317:29CMH - JNB
2 stops31h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/322:00JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9R21 802
Sun 9/1116:40CMH - CPT
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Sun 23/1121:30CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/9R22 131
Mon 9/320:25CMH - CPT
2 stops33h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 30/318:55CPT - CMH
2 stops28h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/9R22 149
Mon 9/37:00CMH - CPT
3 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/314:35CPT - CMH
3 stops27h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9R22 600

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Find flights departing from Columbus that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 16 September 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 9/11

18:36-12:10

2 stops34h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

18:55-21:23

2 stops33h 28m

R19 183

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 9/11

7:08-13:35

3 stops47h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

14:25-11:34

3 stops28h 09m

R20 449

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

8:34-8:20

2 stops40h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-18:29

2 stops39h 39m

R20 536

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 9/11

18:39-19:15

1 stop17h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

21:30-17:34

1 stop27h 04m

R20 935

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 30/10

12:00-13:35

3 stops67h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

14:25-11:40

3 stops28h 15m

R21 611

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

20:21-7:35

2 stops28h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

22:00-20:57

2 stops28h 57m

R21 802

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

18:37-10:25

2 stops32h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

22:00-18:26

2 stops26h 26m

R21 802

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 9/3

20:25-12:10

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

18:55-17:37

2 stops28h 42m

R22 149

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:05

3 stops30h 35m

R23 519

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 30/10

16:59-8:05

2 stops33h 06m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/12

22:10-18:06

2 stops26h 56m

R23 675

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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 617). Flying from Columbus Airport in February will prove the most costly (average of R27 283). 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 R1 386

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 (650 flights per day), New York (487 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (312 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From R879
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R765
New York
New York
From R334

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 R5 792. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R334
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R765
Chicago
Chicago
From R879

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
8 924 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 924 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 924 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Comfort

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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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 R5 792 to Newark Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R19 887 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 922 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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