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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,139

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CPT
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 24, 2024.

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August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,492

Round-trip from

$1,251
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Columbus Airport in October are about $1,595 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,242.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (CMH - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Columbus and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,725,499 searches. Data last updated May 24, 2024.
Fri 9/135:59 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops39h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/267:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,744
Fri 9/137:51 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop37h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/267:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,934
Sat 6/152:50 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/107:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/23$6,177

Cheap Columbus to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,725,499 searches. Prices were last updated on May 24, 2024.
Sat 6/156:15 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops58h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/106:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,832
Fri 6/217:15 amCMH - CPT
2 stops50h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/297:50 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops23h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$2,044
Sat 6/155:24 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/107:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$2,178
Fri 6/215:24 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop17h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/297:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$2,527
Sat 6/157:12 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 28mKenya Airways
Sat 8/102:05 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/23$2,588
Fri 6/217:12 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/292:05 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$2,643
Fri 6/211:20 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops42h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/292:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops49h 13mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/21$2,758
Sat 6/156:09 amCMH - CPT
3 stops49h 36mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/102:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/23$2,830
Sat 6/152:50 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop18h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/107:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/23$6,177

Columbus to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,725,499 searches. Data last updated May 24, 2024.
Thu 9/267:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops47h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 10/72:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 12mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/22$1,139
Fri 9/135:30 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops62h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/2611:00 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops42h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,295
Fri 9/135:30 pmCMH - CPT
3 stops62h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/262:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,331
Fri 9/1312:56 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops40h 04mBritish Airways
Thu 9/266:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/23$1,367
Sun 11/105:30 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/162:10 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,414
Thu 9/2611:35 amCMH - CPT
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/77:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop25h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,428
Sun 11/107:45 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop37h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/169:30 amCPT - CMH
2 stops43h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,477
Mon 12/97:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 12/142:10 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,587
Mon 12/97:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/142:10 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops39h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/23$1,593

Find flights from Columbus to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,725,499 searches. Data last updated May 24, 2024.

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Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,295 - $2,830

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 9/13

3 stops62h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

2 stops42h 42m

$1,295

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 9/13

3 stops62h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

3 stops27h 12m

$1,331

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 9/13

2 stops40h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

2 stops28h 15m

$1,367

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 9/13

2 stops39h 21m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop21h 03m

$1,744

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 6/15

2 stops58h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops33h 39m

$1,832

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 9/13

1 stop37h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop21h 03m

$1,934

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 6/15

2 stops23h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop21h 27m

$2,178

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 6/15

3 stops48h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

2 stops33h 07m

$2,588

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 6/15

3 stops49h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/10

3 stops29h 30m

$2,830

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Deals found on 5/23

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 19, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town

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Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 24, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,388 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

Kenya Airways
7.2
Good
364 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,788 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,845 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

For a first class fair this was the worse ever. 1. Long delay departing. 2. Long time landing. 3. Late getting car hire. 4. No compensation whatsoever. Do I need to say more. You check it out yourself.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Columbus?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,295, but on average you can expect to pay $2,327.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,367 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and American Airlines, starting at $1,744 and $1,832 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does CMH to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Columbus Airport (CMH) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/23.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,251). Flying from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,755). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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DeltaCheapest$1,242Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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