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$1,115+ Cheap flights from Columbus to OR Tambo (JNB)

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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 21, 2025.

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$1,115
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Average price

$1,427
From Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/238:22 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops31h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/319:10 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,115
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 10/27:00 amCMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 10/225:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,166
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 3/237:03 amCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/301:15 amJNB - CMH
2 stops40h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/209:08 amCMH - JNB
2 stops42h 17mQatar Airways
Fri 4/41:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops37h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,413
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:07 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 58mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/222:30 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$1,420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/62:23 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops21h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/137:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 5/255:50 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Tue 8/59:55 pmJNB - CMH
1 stop21h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/19$1,498
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/228:30 amCMH - JNB
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 8/49:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops44h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,513
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/165:05 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops22h 15mKLM
Sun 8/1711:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/20$6,139
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/173:40 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops34h 55mLufthansa
Sun 8/177:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$6,227
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:10 amCMH - JNB
2 stops39h 20mEmirates
Sat 8/167:10 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops55h 11mEmirates
Deal found 1/20$23,633

Find flights from Columbus to OR Tambo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to OR Tambo 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 21, 2025.

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ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 3/23

8:22 pm-10:20 am

2 stops31h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

9:10 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$1,115

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 3/23

7:03 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

1:15 am-11:48 am

2 stops40h 33m

$1,260

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 3/20

9:08 am-9:25 am

2 stops42h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

1:35 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$1,413

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 3/6

2:23 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 12m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/13

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$1,422

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 3/20

7:03 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/3

1:15 am-5:39 pm

2 stops46h 24m

$1,511

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 3/20

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

2:30 pm-2:14 pm

3 stops29h 44m

$1,767

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 3/17

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

11:55 pm-9:24 am

2 stops39h 29m

$1,962

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to OR Tambo

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to OR Tambo

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 30% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,115 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,413 and $1,422 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Columbus to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 5 airlines flying from Columbus to OR Tambo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to OR Tambo. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,126Average$2,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$1,244Average$1,987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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