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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Columbus from R18 562

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMH
Jan 7 — Jan 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Cape Town to Columbus
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 8 December 2025.

Thu 12/214:25CPT - CMH
3 stops28h 34mKenya Airways
Mon 16/27:05CMH - CPT
3 stops47h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R18 562
Thu 12/220:45CPT - CMH
2 stops28h 16mBritish Airways
Mon 16/219:34CMH - CPT
2 stops57h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/12R21 320
Thu 12/213:50CPT - CMH
3 stops31h 27mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/26:00CMH - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12R23 858
Thu 12/220:50CPT - CMH
1 stop21h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/27:09CMH - CPT
2 stops26h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R32 268

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 562

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 900
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 12/2-16/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 76h 04m total
  • Cape Town to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 558 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 584 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Columbus that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to Columbus that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

14:25-11:59

3 stops28h 34m

Columbus

Mon 16/2

7:05-13:35

3 stops47h 30m

R18 562

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:45-18:01

2 stops28h 16m

Columbus

Mon 16/2

19:34-12:10

2 stops57h 36m

R21 320

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

13:50-14:17

3 stops31h 27m

Columbus

Mon 16/2

6:00-14:35

2 stops25h 35m

R23 858

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

20:50-10:54

1 stop21h 04m

Columbus

Mon 16/2

7:09-16:10

2 stops26h 01m

R32 268

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Deals found on 5/12

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Cape Town to Columbus by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 8 December 2025.
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
1 431 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 078 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 431 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 28h 16m. 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 291. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R17 760, and Qatar Airways, from R23 031. 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR16 291AverageR20 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 760AverageR18 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR23 031AverageR24 076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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