How long is the flight from Ohio to South Africa?

On average, it takes 21h 33m 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 Columbus and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 24h 05m.

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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air 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 December 2025, 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.

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20:05 - 11:50

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

17:15 - 19:10

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

R17 055Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 18

20:05 - 10:50

DTW

JNB

31h 45m1 stop

19:05 - 19:10

JNB

DTW

30h 05m1 stop

R17 705Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11

7:09 - 10:55

CLE

JNB

45h 46m2 stops

17:00 - 11:47

JNB

CLE

24h 47m2 stops

R17 888Kenya Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21

13:37 - 15:50

CLE

JNB

44h 13m2 stops

17:00 - 11:55

JNB

CLE

24h 55m2 stops

R18 171Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, May 4

7:05 - 15:50

CLE

JNB

25h 45m2 stops

1:35 - 16:22

JNB

CLE

45h 47m2 stops

R19 170Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

23:00 - 23:56

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

R19 287Ethiopian Air

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

14:25 - 19:15

CVG

CPT

21h 50m1 stop

21:30 - 17:03

CPT

CVG

26h 33m1 stop

R19 870Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

16:25 - 19:15

CLE

CPT

19h 50m1 stop

21:30 - 18:30

CPT

CLE

28h 00m1 stop

R19 870Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26

6:00 - 3:55

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

23:00 - 23:56

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

R20 203Ethiopian Air

Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3

14:55 - 10:50

CVG

CPT

36h 55m2 stops

20:50 - 18:30

CPT

CVG

28h 40m1 stop

R21 335Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4

Kenya Airways flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Mar 16

CLE7:09Cleveland Hopkins Intl

45h 46m

2 stops

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 21

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 47m

2 stops

CLE11:47Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R17 888

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Kenya Airways

Feb 4

CLE7:05Cleveland Hopkins Intl

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 7

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 47m

2 stops

CLE16:22Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R19 170

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Feb 4

CLE7:05Cleveland Hopkins Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 8

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 49m

2 stops

CLE11:49Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R19 770

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Ethiopian Air flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R19 287

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 29

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 053

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Jan 24

DTW6:00Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW23:56Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R20 203

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20:05-11:50

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

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17:15-19:10

1 stop31h 55m

R17 055

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/2

20:05-10:50

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-19:10

1 stop30h 05m

R17 705

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 16/3

7:09-10:55

2 stops45h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

17:00-11:47

2 stops24h 47m

R17 888

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/4

13:37-15:50

2 stops44h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

17:00-11:55

2 stops24h 55m

R18 171

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/2

7:05-15:50

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

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2 stops45h 47m

R19 170

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

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6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

R19 287

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/2

14:25-19:15

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

21:30-17:03

1 stop26h 33m

R19 870

ClevelandCape Town

CLE - CPT

CLECPT

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 19/2

16:25-19:15

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

21:30-18:30

1 stop28h 00m

R19 870

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

6:00-3:55

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

23:00-23:56

3 stops31h 56m

R20 203

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 24/2

14:55-10:50

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

20:50-18:30

1 stop28h 40m

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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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R23 417, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until January to fly from Ohio, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R23 484.

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The fastest flight from Ohio to South Africa takes 17h 54m

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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 December 2025, 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.

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