Cheap flights from Columbus to Cape Town from $684

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7:00 am - 1:45 pmCMH-CPT
48h 45m3 stops
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2:35 pm - 11:44 amCPT-CMH
27h 09m3 stops
$1,159Kenya Airways
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Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10
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7:00 am - 10:10 pmCMH-CPT
33h 10m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 11:44 amCPT-CMH
27h 09m3 stops
$1,205Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Fri, Apr 10
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6:10 am - 4:10 pmCMH-CPT
27h 00m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 10:46 amCPT-CMH
20h 56m1 stop
$1,272United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 4:10 pmCMH-CPT
22h 40m1 stop
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8:50 pm - 10:08 pmCPT-CMH
32h 18m2 stops
$1,276United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
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5:26 pm - 12:10 pmCMH-CPT
36h 44m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 8:57 pmCPT-CMH
30h 07m2 stops
$1,296American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
American Airlines Logo
7:22 pm - 12:10 pmCMH-CPT
34h 48m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 8:57 pmCPT-CMH
30h 07m2 stops
$1,297American Airlines
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Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:10 am - 2:35 pmCMH-CPT
25h 25m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 2:08 pmCPT-CMH
30h 33m3 stops
$1,300Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:10 am - 1:45 pmCMH-CPT
24h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 2:12 pmCPT-CMH
31h 22m3 stops
$1,304Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Delta Logo
6:15 pm - 7:15 pmCMH-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 4:54 pmCPT-CMH
26h 24m1 stop
$1,442Delta
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Sat, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 16
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 7:15 pmCMH-CPT
25h 15m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 6:47 pmCPT-CMH
28h 17m1 stop
$1,446Delta
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Kenya Airways flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Columbus to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 1
CMH7:00 amColumbus
48h 45m
3 stops
CPT1:45 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 10
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
27h 09m
3 stops
CMH11:44 amColumbus
Kenya Airways
Apr 1
CMH7:00 amColumbus
33h 10m
2 stops
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 10
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
33h 25m
3 stops
CMH6:00 pmColumbus
Kenya Airways
Mar 20
CMH7:00 amColumbus
48h 35m
3 stops
CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl
Mar 24
CPT7:20 amCape Town Intl
34h 24m
2 stops
CMH11:44 amColumbus

United Airlines flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Columbus to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 20
CMH6:10 amColumbus
27h 00m
1 stop
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 27
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
20h 56m
1 stop
CMH10:46 amColumbus
United Airlines
Nov 20
CMH10:30 amColumbus
22h 40m
1 stop
CPT4:10 pmCape Town Intl
Nov 27
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
32h 18m
2 stops
CMH10:08 pmColumbus
United Airlines
Apr 1
CMH3:15 pmColumbus
19h 55m
1 stop
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
Apr 10
CPT8:00 pmCape Town Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
CMH9:35 amColumbus

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-1:45 pm

3 stops48h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

2:35 pm-11:44 am

3 stops27h 09m

$1,159

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/10

2:35 pm-11:44 am

3 stops27h 09m

$1,205

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 11/20

6:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

8:50 pm-10:46 am

1 stop20h 56m

$1,272

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 11/20

10:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

8:50 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops32h 18m

$1,276

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 3/20

5:26 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops36h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

8:50 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$1,296

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 3/20

7:22 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops34h 48m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

8:50 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops30h 07m

$1,297

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 11/12

6:10 am-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

2:35 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops30h 33m

$1,300

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Thu 11/20

6:10 am-1:45 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/27

1:50 pm-2:12 pm

3 stops31h 22m

$1,304

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 1/3

6:15 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/16

9:30 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop26h 24m

$1,442

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 1/3

11:00 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/16

9:30 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 17m

$1,446

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of March, then departing from Columbus during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,420.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $1,342. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,937.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cape Town is in the evening. Flights from Columbus to Cape Town during this time can be as low as $1,336. Flights to Cape Town are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,569. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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There are no direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to Cape Town.
  • How far is Columbus to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Columbus to Cape Town Intl is 8215.5 mi. Typically, this will take 17h 36m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Columbus to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $906Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,991 reviews
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7.2
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7,978 reviews
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