How long is the flight from Ohio to South Africa?

On average, it takes 22h 10m to fly from Ohio to South Africa if you fly out of Dayton (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 23h 30m.

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

Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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.

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As of September 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.

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6:00 - 13:35CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

48h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:25 - 22:44CPT Cape Town Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

39h 19m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R17 959Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 - 13:35CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 22:44CPT Cape Town Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

39h 19m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 151Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 - 22:05CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 11:59CPT Cape Town Intl-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

28h 34m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 247Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 1

7:15 - 0:25CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 16:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

41h 42m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 263Kenya Airways

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 14

13:07 - 19:40CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 16:07JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

24h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 516Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

11:23 - 19:40DAY Dayton-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 18:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAY Dayton

26h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 516Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

19:31 - 19:40CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 16:23JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

24h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R26 516Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

17:30 - 18:35CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 05m1 stop Newark

22:00 - 16:14JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

25h 14m1 stop Newark

R26 596United Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 8

12:53 - 18:30CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 37m1 stop Newark

22:00 - 20:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

28h 06m1 stop Newark

R26 596United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22

14:20 - 18:30DAY Dayton-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

22:00 - 23:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DAY Dayton

31h 38m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

R26 676United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

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6:32 - 15:50CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 18m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 - 16:38JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

45h 23m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 477Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 7

12:34 - 7:55CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:10 - 18:54JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

37h 44m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R23 323Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

7:20 - 13:30CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 13:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

28h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 409Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

5:20 - 13:30CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 13:06JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

28h 36m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

R24 457Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

16:58 - 18:30CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 32m1 stop Newark

22:00 - 23:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

31h 44m1 stop Newark

R34 881United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

14:42 - 19:40CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:15 - 0:39JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

34h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R38 074Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

17:13 - 19:40CMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 20:04JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

28h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R42 640Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

9:39 - 19:40CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21:55 - 16:01JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

24h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R51 819Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8

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

22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

20:15 - 16:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

26h 31m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

R80 714Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

19:59 - 17:10CMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 11m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

19:50 - 12:20CPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

22h 30m1 stop Newark

R135 709United Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10

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Ethiopian Air flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 14

CMH6:02Columbus

25h 28m

2 stops

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 21

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 38m

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CMH14:08Columbus

R21 168

Ethiopian Air

Nov 3

CMH6:10Columbus

24h 20m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 47m

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CMH14:17Columbus

R21 216

Ethiopian Air

Nov 7

CMH6:10Columbus

24h 20m

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JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 47m

3 stops

CMH14:17Columbus

R21 583

Etihad Airways flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Jan 20

CLE9:30Cleveland Hopkins Intl

39h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m

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CLE20:25Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R20 562

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Jan 20

CLE9:30Cleveland Hopkins Intl

39h 50m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 29

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 35m

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R20 641

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CLE9:30Cleveland Hopkins Intl

39h 50m

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41h 35m

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Cape Town Intl

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14:25-22:44

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ClevelandCape Town

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

CLECPT

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7:05-22:05

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CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R18 263

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CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Columbus

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1 stop24h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

21:55-16:07

1 stop24h 12m

R26 516

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DAY Dayton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 15/10

11:23-19:40

1 stop26h 17m

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Thu 22/10

21:55-18:02

1 stop26h 07m

R26 516

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CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 15/10

19:31-19:40

1 stop18h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

21:55-16:23

1 stop24h 28m

R26 516

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CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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17:30-18:35

1 stop18h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/2

22:00-16:14

1 stop25h 14m

R26 596

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 14/10

12:53-18:30

1 stop23h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

22:00-20:06

1 stop28h 06m

R26 596

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DAY Dayton - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Dayton

Sun 18/10

14:20-18:30

2 stops22h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

22:00-23:38

2 stops31h 38m

R26 676

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 609, 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 Ohio, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R22 318.

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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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Best price found	R14 000
Fastest flight time	17h 11m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Ohio in the past 72 hours is R14 000. The best return flight deal from Ohio to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R17 959.

The fastest flight from Ohio to South Africa takes 17h 11m

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 September 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 R21 872	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 172 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R21 924	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 696 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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