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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Columbus from R15 257

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMH
Sep 9 — Sep 161
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 10 August 2026.

Thu 24/919:50 -
2 stops27h 15m
Thu 1/1015:14 -
1 stop18h 06m
Deal found 9/8R18 012
Sun 20/920:05 -
1 stop25h 52m
Sun 27/919:19 -
1 stop40h 31m
Deal found 6/8R19 719
Sun 20/913:50 -
3 stops54h 28m
Sun 27/96:02 -
2 stops26h 08m
Deal found 6/8R20 154
Sun 20/920:05 -
2 stops28h 22m
Sun 27/919:19 -
1 stop40h 31m
Deal found 6/8R20 444
Thu 24/913:50 -
3 stops30h 18m
Thu 1/106:02 -
2 stops26h 08m
Deal found 9/8R21 459
Thu 24/914:25 -
3 stops33h 20m
Thu 1/1018:25 -
3 stops61h 10m
Deal found 9/8R24 988
Sun 20/914:25 -
3 stops27h 24m
Sun 27/97:07 -
3 stops48h 28m
Deal found 6/8R27 565

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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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 012

One-way from

R15 257
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/9-1/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 21m total
  • Cape Town to Columbus
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23/9
  • 23/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 20m total
  • Cape Town to Columbus
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

19:50-17:05

2 stops27h 15m

Columbus

Thu 1/10

15:14-15:20

1 stop18h 06m

R18 012

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

13:50-14:18

3 stops54h 28m

Columbus

Sun 27/9

6:02-14:10

2 stops26h 08m

R20 154

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

20:05-18:27

2 stops28h 22m

Columbus

Sun 27/9

19:19-17:50

1 stop40h 31m

R20 444

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/9

14:25-17:45

3 stops33h 20m

Columbus

Thu 1/10

18:25-13:35

3 stops61h 10m

R24 988

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/9

14:25-11:49

3 stops27h 24m

Columbus

Sun 27/9

7:07-13:35

3 stops48h 28m

R27 565
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

16:35-18:55

3 stops56h 20m

R15 257

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

19:30-21:03

2 stops31h 33m

R16 594

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

23:15-21:04

2 stops27h 49m

R22 136

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

7:20-11:49

2 stops34h 29m

R50 281
Fastest single journey

Cape TownColumbus

CPT Cape Town Intl - CMH Columbus

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/9

20:00-9:46

1 stop19h 46m

R64 362

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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 10 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cape Town to Columbus, such as KLM and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 098 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

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 2 different airlines.

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

    Departing from Cape Town to Columbus will take you 27h 15m. 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 482. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is KLM.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Cape Town to Columbus

Discover the top 2 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 482AverageR18 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR16 910AverageR17 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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