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R1 695+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Aug 18 — Aug 251
1 adult

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 13 August 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good one-way deal

R13 546 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R29 864).
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Mon 5/120:17CMH - CPT
2 stops32h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/122:00CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/8R18 172
Sat 3/118:02CMH - CPT
2 stops30h 58mAmerican Airlines
Fri 16/120:55CPT - CMH
2 stops32h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/8R19 726
Wed 26/1110:25CMH - JNB
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/129:50JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R20 679
Fri 17/107:03CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1017:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R20 697
Mon 5/120:17CMH - CPT
2 stops32h 53mBritish Airways
Mon 19/122:10CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/8R21 456
Fri 17/107:03CMH - JNB
2 stops26h 47mKenya Airways
Sat 18/101:25JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 08mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/8R21 809
Sat 27/918:44CMH - JNB
2 stops47h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1012:10JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R21 933
Fri 19/1219:19CMH - CPT
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/122:00CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8R23 028
Sat 18/1018:20CMH - JNB
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8R23 046
Sat 27/96:00CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 4/1014:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 36mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8R24 176
Thu 25/96:00CMH - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/1013:50CPT - CMH
3 stops30h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/8R24 458
Thu 25/97:40CMH - CPT
2 stops45h 10mQatar Airways
Thu 2/1013:00CPT - CMH
2 stops38h 18mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/8R24 494

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 5/1

20:17-12:10

2 stops32h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

22:00-18:28

2 stops27h 28m

R18 172

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 3/1

18:02-8:00

2 stops30h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 16/1

20:55-22:45

2 stops32h 50m

R19 726

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 26/11

10:25-8:20

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/12

9:50-19:02

2 stops40h 12m

R20 679

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 17/10

7:03-0:25

2 stops35h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

17:00-11:33

2 stops24h 33m

R20 697

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 5/1

20:17-12:10

2 stops32h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 19/1

22:10-18:28

2 stops27h 18m

R21 456

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 17/10

7:03-15:50

2 stops26h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/10

1:25-11:33

2 stops40h 08m

R21 809

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 27/9

18:44-0:25

2 stops47h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

12:10-11:47

2 stops29h 37m

R21 933

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 19/12

19:19-8:05

2 stops29h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

22:00-18:32

2 stops27h 32m

R23 028

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 18/10

18:20-0:25

2 stops48h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

1:25-11:39

2 stops40h 14m

R23 046

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 27/9

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

14:30-14:06

3 stops29h 36m

R24 176

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport (average of R19 796). Flying from Columbus Airport in August will prove the most costly (average of R28 220). 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 (670 flights per day), New York (469 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (310 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From R879
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R765
New York
New York
From R1 146

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 R13 512. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R765
Chicago
Chicago
From R879
New York
New York
From R1 146

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
8 920 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

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
8 920 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 920 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

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 R13 512 to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R18 051 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 R159 772 for this destination.

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

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