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R1 920+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Feb 19 — Feb 261
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 20 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R5 551 or less

Good one-way deal

R20 915 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R27 745).
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Fri 3/47:10
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/410:45
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops31h 12m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/1R17 899
Thu 2/418:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops48h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/412:10
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 47m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/1R17 998
Sun 5/47:10
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 19/417:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/1R18 047
Wed 4/318:54
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops29h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 11/322:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1R18 637
Wed 11/26:25
CMH
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JNB
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R19 474
Thu 5/318:03
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops47h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/317:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R19 491
Fri 1/57:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/510:45
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops30h 56m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R19 523
Wed 4/216:40
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 8/220:50
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop20h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R19 589
Sat 2/518:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/517:00
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R19 638
Sun 5/47:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 19/414:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops28h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R19 950
Wed 11/26:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
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CMH
3 stops30h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R20 147
Mon 16/27:05
CMH
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CPT
3 stops47h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/314:25
CPT
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CMH
3 stops33h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R20 393

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 2/4

18:00-0:15

2 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

12:10-11:57

2 stops29h 47m

R17 998

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 5/4

7:10-0:15

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

17:00-11:57

2 stops24h 57m

R18 047

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

R19 474

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 5/3

18:03-0:25

2 stops47h 22m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

17:00-17:26

2 stops30h 26m

R19 491

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 589

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 5/4

7:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

14:30-13:12

3 stops28h 42m

R19 950

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

R20 147

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 16/2

7:05-13:35

3 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

14:25-17:21

3 stops33h 56m

R20 393

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 16/2

6:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

20:50-9:39

1 stop19h 49m

R20 590

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 4/2

7:08-15:50

2 stops25h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R20 606

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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 R18 687). Flying from Columbus Airport in February will prove the most costly (average of R26 939). 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, Virgin Atlantic. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R24 538
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R22 532

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 (565 flights per day), New York (523 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (288 flights per day).

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R5 551
New York
New York
From R18 803

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 551. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R5 551
New York
New York
From R18 803

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 Virgin Atlantic and 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 187 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,6

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Overall

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Columbus. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 20 January 2026.

  • 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 551 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 980 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 433 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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