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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Columbus from R18 580

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CMH
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 11 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 580

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 618
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 29/1-2/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 81h 26m total
  • Cape Town to Columbus
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R30 408 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 489 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 January 2026.

Thu 29/114:25CPT - CMH
3 stops33h 59mKenya Airways
Mon 2/27:08CMH - CPT
3 stops47h 27mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R18 580
Thu 29/122:10CPT - CMH
2 stops47h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 2/213:06CMH - CPT
2 stops35h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1R20 623
Thu 29/113:50CPT - CMH
3 stops36h 11mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/26:00CMH - CPT
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R26 305
Thu 29/120:50CPT - CMH
1 stop20h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/29:00CMH - CPT
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1R31 197

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Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

14:25-17:24

3 stops33h 59m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

7:08-13:35

3 stops47h 27m

R18 580

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

22:10-14:10

2 stops47h 00m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

13:06-8:05

2 stops35h 59m

R20 623

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

13:50-19:01

3 stops36h 11m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

6:00-14:35

2 stops25h 35m

R26 305

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

20:50-10:41

1 stop20h 51m

Columbus

Mon 2/2

9:00-16:10

2 stops24h 10m

R31 197

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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 11 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
1 435 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
3 708 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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
9 145 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,6

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 33h 59m. 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 893. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from R17 289, and Qatar Airways, from R22 420. 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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United AirlinesCheapestR15 859AverageR19 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapestR17 289AverageR20 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR22 420AverageR23 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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