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Cheapest return flight
R18 509
Typical prices: R18 331-R24 454
United Airlines
Sun 21/1Mon 5/2
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R12 963
Typical prices: R12 987-R22 047
Qatar Airways
Sat 17/3
JNB - CMH • 2 stops
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Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7,4 score
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CPT - C01
Cheapest • 17% average savings
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January
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights to Columbus

 
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Recent return flight deals to Columbus

Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:24Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
31h 24m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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14:56 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R18 509United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:00 - 18:55Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
27h 55m1 stop Newark
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14:15 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 20m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R18 509United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:00 - 12:23Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
21h 23m1 stop Newark
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6:00 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m1 stop Newark
R18 509United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:00 - 15:06Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
24h 06m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:00 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R18 559United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
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22:00 - 17:29Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
26h 29m1 stop Newark
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10:45 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
R18 559United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 21 - Fri, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:23Johannesburg  Johannesburg OR Tambo-Columbus Columbus
21h 23m1 stop Newark
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9:05 - 18:35Columbus  Columbus-Johannesburg Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m1 stop Newark
R18 559United Airlines
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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14:25 - 17:20Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Columbus Columbus
33h 55m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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7:00 - 13:35Columbus  Columbus-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
R18 741Kenya Airways
10 hours ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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14:25 - 17:20Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Columbus Columbus
33h 55m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 13:35Columbus  Columbus-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
R18 807Kenya Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
Kenya Airways Logo
14:25 - 17:20Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Columbus Columbus
33h 55m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 13:35Columbus  Columbus-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
47h 35m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls
R18 890Kenya Airways
1 day ago
Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1
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12:35 - 19:42Cape Town  Cape Town Intl-Columbus Columbus
38h 07m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
10:01 - 10:30Columbus  Columbus-Cape Town Cape Town Intl
41h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
R20 562Qatar Airways
10 hours ago
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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 R18 509 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 719, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Cape Town average R18 849, while Johannesburg runs a bit higher at R20 893.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Columbus Airport at R18 906 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R28 194.

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 483 return.
•March (R26 340) and April (R25 115) 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 426 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at R30 015.

What is a good deal for flights to Columbus Airport?

Flights under R18 331 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:
•Johannesburg R18 295
•Cape Town R18 331.

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Key details for flights to Columbus Airport

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

R12 963
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 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 331 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 R18 509 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 331. 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 483, 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 589 on a return flight. Evening flights to Columbus Airport average R18 426 compared to R30 015 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 10486 reviews
6,7Food
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
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Very uncomfortable and cramped seats. Everything else was okay, the crew members were nice but nothing was exceptional.

4,0 OkayKatherine, Nov 2026
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Very uncomfortable and cramped seats. Everything else was okay, the crew members were nice but nothing was exceptional.

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

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