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R1 581+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Mar 9 — Mar 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Fri 1/57:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/517:00
JNB
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CMH
2 stops30h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R19 217
Sat 21/318:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/312:05
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R19 314
Sat 21/314:00
CMH
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CPT
2 stops58h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/314:20
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R19 750
Sun 22/37:10
CMH
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JNB
2 stops26h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sun 29/312:10
JNB
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CMH
2 stops29h 47m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/2R20 185
Fri 20/37:10
CMH
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CPT
3 stops48h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/314:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2R20 669
Wed 18/27:05
CMH
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CPT
3 stops47h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sun 22/214:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops28h 34m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/2R20 718
Thu 26/36:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops25h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/414:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops34h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/2R21 073
Wed 18/26:00
CMH
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JNB
2 stops24h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 22/223:00
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops45h 57m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/2R21 379
Sun 10/57:07
CMH
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CPT
2 stops40h 53m
Kenya Airways
Mon 29/614:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops27h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R21 508
Tue 16/618:44
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops32h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 29/619:25
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops28h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2R21 654
Wed 13/57:07
CMH
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CPT
3 stops48h 28m
Kenya Airways
Mon 29/614:25
CPT
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CMH
3 stops27h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/2R21 960
Sat 13/615:55
CMH
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JNB
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 25/621:15
JNB
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CMH
2 stops29h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R22 041

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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 7 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 22/3

7:10-15:50

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

12:10-11:57

2 stops29h 47m

R20 185

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 20/3

7:10-13:35

3 stops48h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

14:25-13:26

3 stops29h 01m

R20 669

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 26/3

6:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:30-18:41

3 stops34h 11m

R21 073

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 18/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

23:00-13:57

3 stops45h 57m

R21 379

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 16/6

18:44-9:25

2 stops32h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

19:25-18:04

2 stops28h 39m

R21 654

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 13/6

15:55-7:00

2 stops33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

21:15-20:26

2 stops29h 11m

R22 041

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 16/6

15:41-7:00

2 stops33h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

19:25-18:04

2 stops28h 39m

R22 057

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 18/2

7:05-0:25

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

17:00-11:59

2 stops25h 59m

R22 315

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 12/5

7:07-13:35

3 stops48h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

14:25-11:41

3 stops27h 16m

R22 557

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 12/5

7:07-22:10

2 stops33h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

14:25-11:41

3 stops27h 16m

R23 154

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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 R18 378). Flying from Columbus Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of R25 252). 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: Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From R22 160

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 (470 flights per day), New York (415 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (199 flights per day).

New York
New York
From R18 492

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 R18 492. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R18 492

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

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

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

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

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
9 245 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Food

6,9

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 7 February 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, Denver, 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 R18 492 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 R22 038 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 R145 982 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 July 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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