Which airlines fly to Columbus?

United Airlines, British Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Columbus on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Columbus with these airlines and other airlines flying from South Africa.

R22 284 Cheap Flights to Columbus in 2025

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20:50 - 18:28CPT-CMH

28h 38m2 stops

19:23 - 8:05CMH-CPT

29h 42m2 stops

R22 284British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

18:55 - 18:28CPT-CMH

30h 33m2 stops

19:23 - 8:05CMH-CPT

29h 42m2 stops

R22 336British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

18:55 - 18:28CPT-CMH

30h 33m2 stops

19:23 - 8:05CMH-CPT

29h 42m2 stops

R22 371British Airways

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

14:35 - 14:17CPT-CMH

30h 42m3 stops

6:00 - 13:45CMH-CPT

24h 45m2 stops

R30 499Ethiopian Air

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

21:30 - 16:54CPT-CMH

26h 24m1 stop

17:45 - 12:05CMH-CPT

35h 20m2 stops

R32 028Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

21:30 - 19:32CPT-CMH

29h 02m1 stop

17:45 - 12:05CMH-CPT

35h 20m2 stops

R32 115Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

21:30 - 16:54CPT-CMH

26h 24m1 stop

17:45 - 12:05CMH-CPT

35h 20m2 stops

R32 149Virgin Atlantic

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

20:50 - 14:17CPT-CMH

24h 27m1 stop

15:40 - 18:00CMH-CPT

19h 20m1 stop

R33 018United Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

20:50 - 9:56CPT-CMH

20h 06m1 stop

15:40 - 18:00CMH-CPT

19h 20m1 stop

R33 105United Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

14:35 - 14:17CPT-CMH

30h 42m3 stops

6:00 - 13:45CMH-CPT

24h 45m2 stops

R33 452Ethiopian Air

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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10

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Return

Price

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-18:28

2 stops28h 38m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

19:23-8:05

2 stops29h 42m

R22 284

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:55-18:28

2 stops30h 33m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

19:23-8:05

2 stops29h 42m

R22 336

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

18:55-18:28

2 stops30h 33m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

19:23-8:05

2 stops29h 42m

R22 371

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-14:17

3 stops30h 42m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

6:00-13:45

2 stops24h 45m

R30 499

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-16:54

1 stop26h 24m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

17:45-12:05

2 stops35h 20m

R32 028

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-19:32

1 stop29h 02m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

17:45-12:05

2 stops35h 20m

R32 115

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

21:30-16:54

1 stop26h 24m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

17:45-12:05

2 stops35h 20m

R32 149

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-14:17

1 stop24h 27m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

15:40-18:00

1 stop19h 20m

R33 018

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

20:50-9:56

1 stop20h 06m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

15:40-18:00

1 stop19h 20m

R33 105

Cape TownColumbus

CPT - CMH

CPTCMH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

14:35-14:17

3 stops30h 42m

Columbus

Tue 10/2

6:00-13:45

2 stops24h 45m

R33 452

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Columbus flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Columbus. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R17 942. If you’re not able to fly to Columbus in March, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Columbus during February average around R18 011.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Columbus?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Columbus. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R16 521. The most expensive day to fly to Columbus is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around R22 164.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Columbus?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as R19 440. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R23 739.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbus?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Columbus from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Columbus for around R20 772 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Columbus from South Africa for as low as R18 029 on momondo.

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Summary info about Columbus flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price	R22 284
Fastest flight time	20h 06m
Popular in	July

The best round-trip flight price to Columbus from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R22 284 (Cape Town Intl to Columbus).

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The fastest flight to Columbus from South Africa takes 20h 06m (Cape Town Intl to Columbus).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Columbus, with a 9% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Columbus

How far in advance should I book a flight to Columbus?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 20 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Columbus. During this timeframe, flight prices are around R20 772.

Is there an alternative airport near Columbus?

Columbus Rickenbacker Airport, Dayton Airport, Lima Allen County Airport, Parkersburg Wood County Airport or Cincinnati Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Columbus.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Columbus?

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As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights to Columbus.

How old do you have to be to fly to Columbus?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Columbus.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbus?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Columbus may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Columbus. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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