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Cheapest return flight
R17 988
Typical prices: R17 206-R22 628
United Airlines
Wed 7/11Wed 14/11
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 497
Typical prices: R12 874-R21 579
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/3
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
Top airlines
Delta
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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CPT - CMH
Cheapest • 18% average savings
JNB - CMH
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February
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Columbus

 
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Recent return flight deals to Columbus

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:57JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
19h 57m1 stop Newark
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7:00 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R17 988United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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22:00 - 15:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
24h 15m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:04 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R17 988United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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22:00 - 18:53JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
27h 53m1 stop Newark
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11:38 - 18:35CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 57m1 stop Newark
R17 988United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 17:14CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
48h 49m2 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 444Kenya 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
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7:05 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R18 444Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 17:14CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
48h 49m2 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 460Kenya 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
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7:05 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R18 460Kenya Airways
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
Kenya Airways Logo
23:25 - 17:14CPT  Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus
48h 49m2 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
R18 476Kenya 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 - 13:35CMH  Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 30m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone
R18 476Kenya Airways
Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14
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23:00 - 10:57JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus
42h 57m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome Newark
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6:10 - 3:55CMH  Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole
R21 246Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to Columbus Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to Columbus Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Columbus Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Columbus Airport is the cheapest route at R17 988 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Cape Town to Columbus Airport is the most popular connection with return deals from R18 362.

How much is a flight to Columbus Airport?

A return flight to Columbus Airport costs R20 126 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Cape Town average R18 040, while Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport runs a bit higher at R20 267.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport at R17 890 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R23 055.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Columbus Airport with an average price of R16 994 return.
•April (R24 717) and June (R22 240) 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 R18 362 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R29 540.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus Airport?

Flights under R17 206 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 R17 102
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R17 156.

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Key details for flights to Columbus Airport

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

R12 497
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flights 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 R17 206 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.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Columbus Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Columbus Airport are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R17 988 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, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R17 206 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Columbus Airport in February. Return fares historically average R16 994 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 177 per return. Evening flights to Columbus Airport average R18 362 compared to R29 540 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

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 10226 reviews
7,3Comfort
6,7Food
8,1Crew
7,7Boarding
7,1Entertainment
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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.

2,0 MediocreJeffrey, Aug 2026
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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.

You can’t checking with no carry on bag, the entertainment was awesome and the crew very friendly and polite🫶

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