How long is the flight from Cape Town to Columbus?

Departing from Cape Town to Columbus will take you 28h 38m. 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 R16 858. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R17 410, and Qatar Airways, from R23 833. United Airlines is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Columbus?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Columbus flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus ranges from 58.0 - 122.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus when rainfall is around 58.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -1.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town to Columbus?

The most popular airlines flying from Cape Town to Columbus are KLM, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Columbus?

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 17% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Columbus?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Columbus. Flights to Columbus from Cape Town in February are about R23 109 on average during February, but can be found for as low as R16 861.

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.

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.

R22 464+ Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Columbus

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Columbus

Round-trip from	R22 464
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R26 176

British Airways
6/2-10/2
4 total stops
58h 20m total
Cape Town to Columbus

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 649 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 517 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Columbus that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 septiembre 2025.

vie. 6/220:50CPT - CMH

2 stops28h 38mBritish Airways

mar. 10/219:23CMH - CPT

2 stops29h 42mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R22 464

vie. 6/214:35CPT - CMH

3 stops30h 42mEthiopian Air

mar. 10/26:00CMH - CPT

2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/9R28 575

vie. 6/221:30CPT - CMH

1 stop26h 24mVirgin Atlantic

mar. 10/217:45CMH - CPT

2 stops35h 20mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 10/9R32 287

vie. 6/220:50CPT - CMH

1 stop24h 27mUnited Airlines

mar. 10/215:40CMH - CPT

1 stop19h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9R33 285

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15:40-18:00

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

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

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 626 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 937 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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 28h 38m. 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 R16 858. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R17 410, and Qatar Airways, from R23 833. United Airlines is 27% 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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