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

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

How long is the flight from Ohio to South Africa?

On average, it takes 25h 05m to fly from Ohio to South Africa if you fly out of Cincinnati (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 Akron and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 25h 40m.

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 April 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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7:15 - 15:50

CLE

JNB

26h 35m

2 stops

17:00 - 11:26

JNB

CLE

24h 26m

2 stops

R18 416Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10

6:00 - 13:35

CLE

CPT

49h 35m

3 stops

23:30 - 23:59

CPT

CLE

54h 29m

2 stops

R18 534Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20

7:15 - 0:15

CLE

JNB

35h 00m

2 stops

17:00 - 11:26

JNB

CLE

24h 26m

2 stops

R18 602Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 10

5:00 - 8:50

CVG

JNB

45h 50m

2 stops

14:45 - 22:02

JNB

CVG

37h 17m

2 stops

R19 958Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 29

9:43 - 8:50

DTW

JNB

41h 07m

2 stops

14:45 - 21:21

JNB

DTW

36h 36m

2 stops

R20 381Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

8:00 - 8:20

DTW

JNB

42h 20m

2 stops

9:50 - 22:20

JNB

DTW

42h 30m

2 stops

R20 466Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26

10:05 - 8:15

CLE

JNB

40h 10m

2 stops

9:45 - 20:02

JNB

CLE

40h 17m

2 stops

R21 177Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

20:50 - 10:30

DTW

JNB

31h 40m

1 stop

18:00 - 18:45

JNB

DTW

30h 45m

1 stop

R22 702Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

18:10 - 10:30

CVG

JNB

34h 20m

2 stops

18:00 - 16:58

JNB

CVG

28h 58m

2 stops

R23 719Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7

15:13 - 15:20

CMH

CPT

18h 07m

1 stop

19:25 - 20:45

CPT

CMH

31h 20m

2 stops

R27 175SWISS

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

Ethiopian Air flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

May 5

CLE6:00Cleveland Hopkins Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 28

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 18m

3 stops

CLE10:08Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R25 684

Ethiopian Air

Aug 27

CMH6:00Columbus

25h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 8

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 53m

3 stops

CMH23:43Columbus

R27 293

Ethiopian Air

Apr 12

CLE6:00Cleveland Hopkins Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 29m

3 stops

CLE13:59Cleveland Hopkins Intl

R31 275

Lufthansa flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Lufthansa

Sept 1

CVG11:50Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 38m

2 stops

CVG21:23Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R27 429

Lufthansa

Apr 6

CVG10:51Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

25h 39m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 8

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 18m

2 stops

CVG18:03Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R67 751

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ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 31/8

7:15-15:50

2 stops26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-11:26

2 stops24h 26m

R18 416

ClevelandCape Town

CLE - CPT

CLECPT

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 13/5

6:00-13:35

3 stops49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

23:30-23:59

2 stops54h 29m

R18 534

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 31/8

7:15-0:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

17:00-11:26

2 stops24h 26m

R18 602

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 27/4

5:00-8:50

2 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:45-22:02

2 stops37h 17m

R19 958

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:43-8:50

2 stops41h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

14:45-21:21

2 stops36h 36m

R20 381

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

8:00-8:20

2 stops42h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

9:50-22:20

2 stops42h 30m

R20 466

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Fri 1/5

10:05-8:15

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:45-20:02

2 stops40h 17m

R21 177

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

20:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-18:45

1 stop30h 45m

R22 702

CincinnatiJohannesburg

CVG - JNB

CVGJNB

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 1/9

18:10-10:30

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-16:58

2 stops28h 58m

R23 719

Fastest return journey

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 21/9

15:13-15:20

1 stop18h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 29/9

19:25-20:45

2 stops31h 20m

R27 175

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ohio 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 Ohio is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 789, 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 November to fly from Ohio, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R25 413.

Can stopping save me money on Ohio to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ohio to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 27m
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The fastest flight from Ohio to South Africa takes 18h 27m

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 April 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 R23 212	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 539 reviews		Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R23 267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 685 reviews		Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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