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R2 690+ Cheap flights from Columbus Airport

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CMH — JNB
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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 29 June 2025.

Cheapest airline

United Airlines

Good round-trip deal

R8 802 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 663 or less
On average, United Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Columbus (avg. price of R30 123).
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Mon 29/910:42CMH - JNB
2 stops39h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/109:50JNB - CMH
2 stops42h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/6R20 859
Wed 10/96:10CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/914:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R21 767
Sat 18/109:59CMH - JNB
2 stops41h 41mQatar Airways
Sat 25/1020:25JNB - CMH
2 stops31h 32mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/6R24 101
Sat 2/814:46CMH - CPT
1 stop21h 04mDelta
Sun 17/820:05CPT - CMH
1 stop27h 05mDelta
Deal found 27/6R24 404
Wed 10/910:35CMH - JNB
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/921:20JNB - CMH
1 stop19h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6R24 493
Tue 12/817:46CMH - CPT
2 stops35h 14mBritish Airways
Tue 19/818:55CPT - CMH
2 stops32h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/6R24 510
Sat 18/1015:50CMH - JNB
1 stop21h 50mDelta
Sat 25/1023:15JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 44mDelta
Deal found 28/6R25 152
Mon 29/97:00CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 25mKenya Airways
Fri 10/101:25JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 14mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/6R25 561
Wed 24/1210:32CMH - JNB
2 stops28h 28mKLM
Thu 8/123:55JNB - CMH
2 stops27h 52mKLM
Deal found 27/6R26 701
Sat 2/86:00CMH - CPT
2 stops26h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 17/813:50CPT - CMH
3 stops30h 24mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/6R31 137
Fri 1/810:33CMH - CPT
3 stops24h 37mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/819:50CPT - CMH
2 stops27h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/6R31 261
Sun 20/716:04CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 56mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/819:25JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/6R31 351

Find flights from Columbus within your budget

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 29/9

10:42-8:20

2 stops39h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

9:50-21:57

2 stops42h 07m

R20 859

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 10/9

6:10-13:05

2 stops24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

14:30-14:03

3 stops29h 33m

R21 767

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 18/10

9:59-9:40

2 stops41h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

20:25-21:57

2 stops31h 32m

R24 101

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 2/8

14:46-17:50

1 stop21h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

20:05-17:10

1 stop27h 05m

R24 404

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 10/9

10:35-17:45

2 stops25h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

21:20-10:31

1 stop19h 11m

R24 493

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 12/8

17:46-11:00

2 stops35h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

18:55-21:20

2 stops32h 25m

R24 510

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 18/10

15:50-19:40

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

23:15-17:59

2 stops24h 44m

R25 152

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 29/9

7:00-0:25

2 stops35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

1:25-11:39

2 stops40h 14m

R25 561

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 24/12

10:32-22:00

2 stops28h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

23:55-20:47

2 stops27h 52m

R26 701

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 2/8

6:00-14:35

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

13:50-14:14

3 stops30h 24m

R31 137

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport (average of R19 968). Flying from Columbus Airport in February will prove the most costly (average of R28 020). 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 (537 flights per day), New York (426 flights per day) and Washington, D.C. (235 flights per day).

Chicago
Chicago
From R879
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R763
New York
New York
From R1 146
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From R493

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Columbus Airport is Seattle/Tacoma Intl, with prices starting at R8 790. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Seattle/Tacoma Intl
From R493
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From R763
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 Delta, KLM, andQatar Airways from Columbus Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7,8
Good
1 365 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 849 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 970 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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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 29 June 2025.

  • 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, Accra. 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 R8 790 to Seattle (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R19 343 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 R161 159 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 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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