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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Columbus from R18 517

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMH
Feb 22 — Mar 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2026.

Thu 5/214:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops33h 59m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/27:08
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 27m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R18 517
Thu 29/114:25
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops33h 59m
Kenya Airways
Mon 2/27:08
CMH
-
CPT
3 stops47h 27m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 20/1R18 987
Thu 5/220:45
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops29h 18m
British Airways
Mon 9/213:06
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops35h 59m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1R21 239
Thu 29/122:10
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops26h 49m
British Airways
Mon 2/215:00
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops34h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1R22 697
Thu 5/213:50
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops36h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/26:00
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R26 018
Sat 27/619:30
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops33h 53m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/715:55
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops36h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R27 476
Sat 27/619:50
CPT
-
CMH
1 stop20h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 4/710:20
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop23h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/1R29 226
Thu 29/113:50
CPT
-
CMH
3 stops36h 11m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/26:00
CMH
-
CPT
2 stops25h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 21/1R29 388
Thu 29/120:50
CPT
-
CMH
2 stops23h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 2/26:00
CMH
-
CPT
1 stop27h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/1R30 797

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Columbus (C01). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 517

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 983
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 81h 26m total
  • Cape Town to Columbus
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Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

14:25-17:24

3 stops33h 59m

Columbus

Mon 9/2

7:08-13:35

3 stops47h 27m

R18 517

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:45-19:03

2 stops29h 18m

Columbus

Mon 9/2

13:06-8:05

2 stops35h 59m

R21 239

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

19:30-23:23

2 stops33h 53m

Columbus

Sat 4/7

15:55-10:20

2 stops36h 25m

R27 476

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

19:50-9:54

1 stop20h 04m

Columbus

Sat 4/7

10:20-15:20

1 stop23h 00m

R29 226

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/2

20:50-10:41

1 stop20h 51m

Columbus

Mon 9/2

6:00-16:10

1 stop27h 10m

R31 089

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

14:20-22:35

2 stops38h 15m

Columbus

Sat 4/7

7:00-13:45

3 stops48h 45m

R31 267

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

15:25-14:05

3 stops52h 40m

Columbus

Sat 4/7

6:07-13:00

3 stops48h 53m

R51 745

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Deals found on 22/1

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbus. Reviews last updated 23 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Columbus, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 723 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 195 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Columbus from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Columbus per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Columbus?

    Departing from Cape Town to Columbus will take you 29h 18m. Cape Town and Columbus are separated by a distance of 13230 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Columbus round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Columbus round-trip from R15 649. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R17 005, and Qatar Airways, from R22 051. United Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Columbus that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Columbus flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Columbus?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Columbus.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Columbus?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Columbus by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Columbus

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Columbus. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR15 649AverageR20 087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 005AverageR20 603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 051AverageR23 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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