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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 700

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 644

One-way from

R10 700

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R23 140
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/2-15/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 57m total
  • Columbus to Johannesburg
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 05m total
  • Columbus to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (R113 350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (R31 073 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Sun 1/220:29CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/222:00JNB - CMH
2 stops27h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1R18 644
Thu 3/97:00CMH - JNB
2 stops35h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 15/912:10JNB - CMH
2 stops29h 31mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R19 185
Sun 15/217:43CMH - JNB
2 stops33h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 20/519:25JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1R19 464
Wed 11/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/314:30JNB - CMH
3 stops30h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R19 563
Sun 6/97:00CMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 30/917:00JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 41mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R19 628
Sun 1/26:00CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/223:00JNB - CMH
3 stops45h 57mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R19 661
Mon 12/17:08CMH - JNB
2 stops44h 47mKenya Airways
Sun 12/417:00JNB - CMH
2 stops30h 44mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R20 055
Sat 22/821:03CMH - JNB
2 stops30h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/921:15JNB - CMH
2 stops28h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1R20 318
Fri 17/419:10CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 27/421:15JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/1R20 482

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Columbus

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 1/2

20:29-10:25

2 stops30h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

22:00-18:01

2 stops27h 01m

R18 644

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 15/2

17:43-10:25

2 stops33h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:25-17:30

2 stops28h 05m

R19 464

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-14:12

3 stops30h 42m

R19 563

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 1/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

23:00-13:57

3 stops45h 57m

R19 661

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 17/4

19:10-9:25

2 stops32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

21:15-15:40

2 stops24h 25m

R20 482

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 11/2

7:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-20:30

2 stops41h 40m

R20 547

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 15/2

6:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

14:30-14:05

3 stops29h 35m

R20 728

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 8/3

16:15-8:20

3 stops58h 05m

R10 700

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 12/3

14:51-15:50

3 stops42h 59m

R11 209

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 12/3

12:33-3:55

2 stops33h 22m

R12 292

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 693). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of R26 948). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 139 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
678 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

Crew

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Pratap,Aug 2025

JFK - LHR

The flight is clean, food good and the staff are excellent! Very professional, polite and accommodating. The seat itself is really mediocre. Can’t believe there is not inch of storage space. Believe it or not it there is not place even to put away your phone or pen!! Very very surprising and terribly inconvenient. No coat hanger hook either. Had to give it away. ALL IN ALL VERY INCONVENIENT business class seat compared to their peers. What is even more surprising is that this on their relatively new fleet of Airbus A350-1000. I was having com platelets different expectations of Virgin and this has disappointed me. Everything else is just as good and as you would expect from Virgin!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 24h 05m. Columbus Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 13564 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 Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R22 539), and United Airlines (R22 743) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R18 693). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of R26 948). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to OR Tambo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapestR22 539AverageR23 134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR22 743AverageR26 947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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