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$761+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 (C01) 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 January 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,126
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$761
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,571
From Columbus to Cape Town Intl
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:52 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops37h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/166:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,126
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/202:58 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop18h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/98:50 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops42h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,145
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
Fri 5/162:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/29$1,166
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:45 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/162:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$1,176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/193:50 pmCMH - CPT
1 stop20h 00mDelta
Thu 5/2911:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 54mDelta
Deal found 1/29$1,542
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:07 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 38mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/132:35 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops29h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/29$2,174

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/6

3:52 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

6:55 pm-5:52 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,126

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 2/20

2:58 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 12m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

8:50 pm-9:41 am

2 stops42h 51m

$1,145

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

2:30 pm-11:41 am

3 stops27h 11m

$1,166

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/6

5:45 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops45h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

2:30 pm-4:51 pm

3 stops32h 21m

$1,176

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 5/19

3:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/29

11:15 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$1,542

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 7/3

6:07 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 38m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/13

2:35 pm-2:05 pm

3 stops29h 30m

$2,174

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:12 am-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,057

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 5/14

10:12 am-10:50 am

2 stops42h 38m

$1,102

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Mon 5/12

6:12 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 08m

$1,193

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Deals found on 1/29

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Columbus with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Columbus to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Cape Town in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 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 January 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,913 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
272 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Cape Town from Columbus, you will be flying to Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 9.7 mi from the center of Cape Town. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Cape Town Intl per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    American Airlines, at $1,126, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Kenya Airways. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Cape Town for 27% less than the average price by searching for these 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Columbus to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,225Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,327Average$1,597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,359Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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