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Cheapest return flight
R17 730
Typical prices: R18 328-R24 210
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Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 823
Typical prices: R12 753-R22 010
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Fri 26/10
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to Columbus

 
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Recent return flight deals to Columbus

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 11:51JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
30h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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7:05 - 15:50CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R17 731Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:10 - 18:00CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
28h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R17 995United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
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20:50 - 18:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
29h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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7:45 - 18:00CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 15m1 stop Newark
R17 995United Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 13:10CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 - 18:00CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 00m1 stop Newark
R17 995United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 11:49CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
43h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:05 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R18 788Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 11:49CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
43h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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7:05 - 6:00CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R18 788Kenya Airways
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Jan 4
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20:50 - 16:30CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
26h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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15:50 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R19 102Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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23:25 - 11:49CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
43h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:05 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R19 399Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 11:49CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
43h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:05 - 6:00CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R19 399Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
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23:25 - 11:49CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
43h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:05 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R19 449Kenya Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Columbus Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to Columbus Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Columbus Airport is the cheapest route at R17 730 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Columbus Airport?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Columbus Airport costs R20 680, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Cape Town average R18 813, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R20 853.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport at R18 871 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R26 769.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport with an average price of R17 450 return.
•March (R26 290) and April (R25 067) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Night flights to Columbus Airport are the cheapest at R19 201 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R29 958.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus Airport?

Flights under R18 328 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Columbus Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Cape Town R18 247
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R18 261.

Key details for flights to Columbus Airport

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R12 823
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 8% increase in traveller numbers.
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 Airport, answered

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

    A good deal on a flight to Columbus Airport is around R18 328 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 city has the cheapest flights to Columbus Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Columbus Airport are from Johannesburg, starting at R17 730 return.

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

    Delta operates the most flights from South Africa to Columbus Airport at 0 per week, while United Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Columbus Airport. 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 Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Columbus Airport, a good return fare is around R18 328. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Columbus Airport in January. Return fares historically average R17 450, 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 R10 757 on a return flight. Evening flights to Columbus Airport average R19 201 compared to R29 958 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.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10331 reviews
7,3Comfort
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
6,7Food
7,7Boarding
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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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