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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R21 750

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Sep 1 — Sep 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to OR Tambo

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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 2 August 2026.

Mon 14/98:45
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/99:45
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops37h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7R21 750
Tue 13/107:08
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops26h 42m
Kenya Airways
Tue 24/1112:05
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops36h 09m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/8R22 709
Mon 14/919:59
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops35h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 21/914:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 48m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 31/7R22 825
Sat 14/1111:58
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops37h 22m
Etihad Airways
Sat 28/119:50
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops34h 59m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/8R22 907
Tue 13/106:02
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 23m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 24/1114:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/8R23 701
Wed 18/117:05
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/125:25
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops39h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R24 049
Tue 8/916:20
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops29h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 20/920:55
JNB
-
CMH
2 stops29h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/8R24 479
Tue 8/96:00
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 20/98:20
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops55h 26m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/8R24 743
Sat 3/106:02
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops32h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1014:30
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R24 975
Sat 14/116:10
CMH
-
JNB
2 stops31h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/1122:50
JNB
-
CMH
3 stops46h 27m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 30/7R25 504

Find 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 2 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 750

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R32 831
14/9-21/9
  • 14/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 38m total
  • Columbus to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 539 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 14/9

8:45-8:20

2 stops41h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

9:45-16:48

2 stops37h 03m

R21 750

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 13/10

7:08-15:50

2 stops26h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

12:05-17:14

2 stops36h 09m

R22 709

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 14/9

15:20-3:55

3 stops30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

14:30-14:18

3 stops29h 48m

R23 751

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 1/11

11:27-8:40

2 stops38h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

20:20-23:21

2 stops34h 01m

R25 554

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 13/10

12:07-3:55

3 stops33h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

14:30-13:10

3 stops29h 40m

R26 381

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 3/10

19:59-18:30

2 stops40h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

22:00-14:08

2 stops46h 08m

R27 820

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sat 14/11

6:10-3:55

3 stops38h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/11

22:50-14:17

3 stops46h 27m

R28 481

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 1/11

11:27-8:40

2 stops38h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

20:20-23:21

2 stops34h 01m

R28 713
Fastest return journey

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 8/9

15:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

21:55-20:04

1 stop28h 09m

R29 192

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to OR Tambo

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R20 145). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 831). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R27 489 and R38 603 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R21 750 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 14–Sept 21).

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 2 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic 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
694 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

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
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,5

Overall

7,5

Boarding

7,7

Food

6,9

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 26h 42m. 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Virgin Atlantic (R22 715), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 18% 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.

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R20 145). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 831). 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 airline flying from Columbus to OR Tambo

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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR22 715AverageR23 314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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