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$858+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to South Africa

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CMH — JNB
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 November 20, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Columbus to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Fri 12/64:09 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/139:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,495
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/246:05 amCMH - JNB
2 stops24h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/262:35 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops40h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/20$1,670
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/86:00 amCMH - JNB
1 stop30h 00mDelta
Mon 1/1311:55 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops29h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,691
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/86:30 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops29h 35mLufthansa
Sun 1/127:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops34h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$1,697
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/243:36 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops35h 09mQatar Airways
Tue 11/2612:45 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops41h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/20$1,716
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:08 pmCMH - JNB
1 stop18h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/137:35 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops30h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,767
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/243:36 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/2611:00 pmJNB - CMH
3 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,828
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/71:03 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops28h 12mKenya Airways
Fri 1/105:00 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops31h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/19$2,078
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/114:09 pmCMH - JNB
2 stops32h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 1/139:15 pmJNB - CMH
2 stops28h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$2,665
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/215:55 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Fri 12/279:15 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop19h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/19$2,970
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/192:25 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/255:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/216:05 amCMH - CPT
1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/278:50 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop24h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$3,639

Find flights from Columbus to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to South Africa 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 4/12

5:30 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops62h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/15

11:00 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops49h 04m

$1,124

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 1/15

6:32 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:05 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,155

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 1/15

7:03 am-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

1:15 am-6:02 pm

2 stops46h 47m

$1,179

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 2/20

4:47 pm-8:00 am

2 stops32h 13m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

8:55 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$1,199

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 2/20

4:08 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop19h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

9:15 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop27h 27m

$1,327

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 3/14

7:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

1:15 am-11:44 am

2 stops40h 29m

$1,382

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 2/20

6:05 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/9

1:50 pm-10:02 pm

3 stops38h 12m

$1,398

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 4/13

7:00 am-1:40 pm

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/17

2:30 pm-11:41 am

3 stops27h 11m

$1,402

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop32h 01m

$1,432

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Fri 3/14

4:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

10:00 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,482

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Kenya Airways and British Airways from Columbus to South Africa. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
3,831 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to South Africa 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 Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa (average of $1,183). Flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,694). 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 South Africa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to South Africa. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,133Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,225Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,274Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,342Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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