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Cheapest return flight
R18 820
Typical prices: R18 247-R24 342
Kenya Airways
Sun 28/1Thu 1/2
CPT - CMH • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 486
Typical prices: R12 928-R21 946
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/12
JNB - CMH • 3 stops
Top airlines
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7,4 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
CPT - C01
Cheapest • 17% average savings
ZA1 - C01
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January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights to Columbus

 
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Recent return flight deals to Columbus

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
33h 55m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
R18 820Kenya Airways
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Jan 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:14JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
31h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 10:55CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R19 314Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 - 11:49JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
41h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 - 0:25CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R19 314Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Jan 3
Delta Logo
20:50 - 23:14CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
33h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
7:05 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R19 825Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Jan 3
Delta Logo
20:50 - 0:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
34h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
18:15 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
17h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R19 825Delta
Sun, Nov 22 - Thu, Nov 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 14:17JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
30h 47m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:10 - 13:30CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R19 990Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:14JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
31h 14m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 - 0:25CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R20 039Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 31
United Airlines Logo
15:05 - 15:21JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
31h 16m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
14:18 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R20 665United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Dec 31
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15:05 - 10:57JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
26h 52m2 stops Cape Town Intl Newark
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7:35 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Newark
R20 665United Airlines
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 11:49JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
30h 44m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 - 15:50CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R20 764Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Columbus

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What is the cheapest flight to Columbus?

Cape Town to Columbus is the cheapest route at R18 820 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Columbus is the most popular connection with return deals from R19 314.

How much is a flight to Columbus?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Columbus costs R20 624, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Cape Town average R18 762, while Johannesburg runs a bit higher at R20 797.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus at R18 820 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R28 065.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus with an average price of R17 402 return.
•March (R26 219) and April (R24 999) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Columbus?

Night flights to Columbus are the cheapest at R18 342 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R29 877.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus?

Flights under R18 247 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Columbus at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg R18 211
•Cape Town R18 247.

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Key details for flights to Columbus

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R11 486
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Columbus Airport

When to book flights to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Columbus, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Columbus is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Columbus is around R18 247 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airports serve Columbus?

    Flights to Columbus arrive at: Columbus (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker (LCK).

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Columbus?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Columbus are from Johannesburg, starting at R19 314 return.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Columbus?

    Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Columbus at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Columbus. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Columbus and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Columbus can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Columbus (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker (LCK).

Your guide to booking Columbus flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Columbus, a good return fare is around R18 247. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Columbus in January. Return fares historically average R17 402, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R11 536 on a return flight. Evening flights to Columbus average R18 342 compared to R29 877 for morning flights.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Columbus

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10458 reviews
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,1Crew
6,7Food
Airline reviews

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

6,0 GoodDavid Stephen, Oct 2026
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Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Very Poor. Significant delays getting to Chicago and then very poor communication on delays in Chicago to Cleveland. We could have rented a car and driven there faster than the delays ended up being.

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

United is today and old, the planes, the staff, the business processes. Yet they expect premium prices for a less than average flight experience. I should have remembered to stay away from them and will remember to stay away from them in the future since I'm traveling a lot again. In a nutshell, they suck eggs.

The flight was clean and on schedule, but connections could have been better

Seat horribly lacking in lumbar support. Bluetooth earphone connection Jair wouldn’t work. Food options were quite tasty and staff was professional and efficient as well as welcoming.

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