How long is the flight from Ohio to South Africa?

On average, it takes 22h 28m to fly from Ohio to South Africa if you fly out of Akron (the most popular airport in Ohio) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Dayton and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 56m.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Ohio to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa are updated daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Ohio to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio 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 Ohio to South Africa.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

R12 311 Cheap Flights from Ohio to South Africa in 2026

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6:00 - 15:50

CLE

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 16:40

JNB

CLE

29h 40m

2 stops

R18 278Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

6:00 - 15:50

CLE

JNB

27h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 16:40

JNB

CLE

29h 40m

2 stops

R18 327Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 22

7:15 - 13:35

CLE

CPT

47h 20m

3 stops

14:25 - 11:26

CPT

CLE

28h 01m

3 stops

R18 508Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1

7:15 - 13:35

CLE

CPT

47h 20m

3 stops

14:25 - 11:26

CPT

CLE

28h 01m

3 stops

R19 360Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

17:30 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

32h 50m

2 stops

9:50 - 15:50

JNB

DTW

37h 00m

2 stops

R20 884Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

44h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 19:22

JNB

DTW

40h 32m

2 stops

R21 196Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Dec 1

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

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R23 540Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

20:50 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

33h 00m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:45

CPT

DTW

32h 10m

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R23 573Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16

5:20 - 13:25

CLE

JNB

26h 05m

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14:30 - 23:59

JNB

CLE

39h 29m

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R24 884Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

6:12 - 14:35

CMH

CPT

25h 23m

2 stops

13:50 - 14:09

CPT

CMH

31h 19m

3 stops

R24 983Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 16

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Ethiopian Air flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

CLE5:20Cleveland Hopkins Intl

26h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 29m

3 stops

CLE23:59Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R24 884

Ethiopian Air

Nov 4

CMH6:12Columbus

25h 23m

2 stops

CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

31h 19m

3 stops

CMH14:09Columbus

R24 983

Ethiopian Air

Oct 12

CLE19:57Cleveland Hopkins Intl

35h 28m

2 stops

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 29m

3 stops

CLE23:59Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R25 015

United Airlines flights from Ohio to South Africa

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United Airlines

Jul 19

CVG19:54Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

37h 26m

2 stops

CPT15:20Cape Town Intl

Jul 26

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

26h 49m

2 stops

CVG16:49Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R24 999

United Airlines

Jul 19

CVG6:00Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

29h 10m

1 stop

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Jul 25

CPT17:55Cape Town Intl

35h 26m

2 stops

CVG23:21Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R25 933

United Airlines

Jul 26

CVG6:00Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

29h 10m

2 stops

CPT17:10Cape Town Intl

Aug 9

CPT20:00Cape Town Intl

26h 49m

2 stops

CVG16:49Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

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Wed 14/10

6:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:00-16:40

2 stops29h 40m

R18 278

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 12/10

6:00-15:50

2 stops27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:00-16:40

2 stops29h 40m

R18 327

ClevelandCape Town

CLE - CPT

CLECPT

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 18/11

7:15-13:35

3 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/12

14:25-11:26

3 stops28h 01m

R18 508

ClevelandCape Town

CLE - CPT

CLECPT

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 18/11

7:15-13:35

3 stops47h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

14:25-11:26

3 stops28h 01m

R19 360

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/10

17:30-8:20

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-15:50

2 stops37h 00m

R20 884

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/9

6:05-8:20

2 stops44h 15m

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9:50-19:22

2 stops40h 32m

R21 196

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 540

DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

16:35-18:45

1 stop32h 10m

R23 573

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 14/10

5:20-13:25

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

14:30-23:59

3 stops39h 29m

R24 884

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/11

6:12-14:35

2 stops25h 23m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

13:50-14:09

3 stops31h 19m

R24 983

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Ohio is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around R7 590, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in October, then you should wait until August to fly from Ohio, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 590.

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You could potentially save up to 35% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ohio to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 17m
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The fastest flight from Ohio to South Africa takes 18h 17m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ohio to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to South Africa?
As of July 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Ohio to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio 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 Ohio to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Ohio to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom R22 460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 988 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R22 513	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 693 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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