What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to South Africa

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa is 1 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

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 from Columbus Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R13 978 Cheap Flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa in 2026

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13:20 - 17:10CMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Newark

20:50 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

28h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 902United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

8:45 - 17:10CMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 17:33CPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

26h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R20 983United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:17 - 17:10CMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

19h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R20 983United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 - 0:25CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 17:26JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

36h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 245Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

7:00 - 15:50CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 11:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

30h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 245Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

7:00 - 0:25CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 11:41JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

25h 41m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 245Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 28

7:00 - 13:35CMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:20 - 11:41CPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

28h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R21 245Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

12:03 - 8:20CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 17m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 19:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

40h 46m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

R21 489Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

17:07 - 19:40CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 0:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

32h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R28 919Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

15:10 - 19:40CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:15 - 22:04JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

31h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R82 921Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20

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Qatar Airways flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 15

CMH10:14Columbus

35h 46m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 04m

2 stops

CMH23:24Columbus

R23 514

Qatar Airways

Oct 21

CMH14:02Columbus

31h 58m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m

2 stops

CMH18:55Columbus

R24 494

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

CMH10:18Columbus

39h 22m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB20:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m

2 stops

CMH23:21Columbus

R28 364

Ethiopian Air flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 15

CMH6:00Columbus

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 13

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 18m

3 stops

CMH14:08Columbus

R21 832

Ethiopian Air

Sept 20

CMH6:00Columbus

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 54m

3 stops

CMH9:44Columbus

R22 567

Ethiopian Air

Sept 29

CMH6:02Columbus

32h 08m

2 stops

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 47m

3 stops

CMH14:17Columbus

R22 861

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CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Columbus

Wed 21/10

13:20-17:10

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

R20 902

ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Columbus

Wed 21/10

8:45-17:10

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-17:33

2 stops26h 43m

R20 983

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 21/10

7:17-17:10

2 stops27h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-9:55

1 stop19h 05m

R20 983

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 3/2

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

12:05-17:26

2 stops36h 21m

R21 245

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 3/2

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

12:05-11:41

2 stops30h 36m

R21 245

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 3/2

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/2

17:00-11:41

2 stops25h 41m

R21 245

ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 3/2

7:00-13:35

3 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/2

14:20-11:41

2 stops28h 21m

R21 245

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 3/2

12:03-8:20

2 stops37h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/2

9:50-19:36

2 stops40h 46m

R21 489

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 20/9

17:07-19:40

1 stop20h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

21:55-0:15

1 stop32h 20m

R28 919

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 8/9

15:10-19:40

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:15-22:04

2 stops31h 49m

R82 921

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Columbus Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R19 889, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Columbus Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R23 024.

Can stopping save me money on Columbus Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Columbus Airport to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 50m
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The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa takes 21h 50m

There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa is 1 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
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 from Columbus Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R22 426	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 694 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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