Cheap flights from Columbus to Cape Town from $1,048

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6:07 pm - 10:15 am
CMH
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CPT
58h 08m
2 stops
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1:15 pm - 12:45 am
CPT
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CMH
41h 30m
2 stops
$1,641Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
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10:30 am - 2:10 pm
CMH
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CPT
45h 40m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 11:43 pm
CPT
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CMH
39h 08m
3 stops
$1,749Ethiopian Air
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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7:54 pm - 1:10 pm
CMH
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CPT
59h 16m
2 stops
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7:30 pm - 11:26 pm
CPT
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CMH
33h 56m
2 stops
$1,853Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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6:00 am - 2:10 pm
CMH
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CPT
26h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 11:43 pm
CPT
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CMH
39h 08m
3 stops
$1,872Ethiopian Air
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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11:03 am - 8:55 pm
CMH
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CPT
27h 52m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:00 pm - 9:49 am
CPT
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CMH
19h 49m
1 stop
$1,885SWISS
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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3:23 pm - 11:00 am
CMH
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CPT
37h 37m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 4:54 pm
CPT
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CMH
28h 04m
2 stops
$1,887British Airways
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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8:00 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
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CPT
37h 20m
2 stops
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8:00 pm - 2:12 pm
CPT
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CMH
24h 12m
1 stop
$1,890United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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8:00 pm - 3:20 pm
CMH
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CPT
37h 20m
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8:00 pm - 11:43 pm
CPT
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CMH
33h 43m
1 stop
$1,897United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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8:00 pm - 5:10 pm
CMH
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CPT
63h 10m
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8:00 pm - 10:59 pm
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CMH
32h 59m
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$1,905United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7
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2:00 pm - 11:00 am
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CPT
39h 00m
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6:50 pm - 4:54 pm
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CMH
28h 04m
2 stops
$1,912British Airways
Fri, May 29 - Sun, Jun 7

Kenya Airways flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Columbus to Cape Town flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 17
CMH7:00 amColumbus
48h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 21
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
27h 16m
3 stops
CMH11:41 amColumbus
$1,373
Kenya Airways
Sep 17
CMH7:00 amColumbus
48h 00m
2 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 21
CPT2:25 pmCape Town Intl
27h 16m
3 stops
CMH11:41 amColumbus
$1,374

Qatar Airways flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Columbus to Cape Town flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CMH2:33 pmColumbus
36h 57m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
Nov 14
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
33h 28m
2 stops
CMH9:23 pmColumbus
$1,497
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CMH2:33 pmColumbus
36h 57m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
Nov 14
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
36h 43m
2 stops
CMH12:38 amColumbus
$1,501
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
CMH8:25 amColumbus
43h 05m
2 stops
CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl
Nov 14
CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl
33h 28m
2 stops
CMH9:23 pmColumbus
$1,521

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 6/23

6:07 pm-10:15 am

2 stops58h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/30

1:15 pm-12:45 am

2 stops41h 30m

$1,641

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

10:30 am-2:10 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

2:35 pm-11:43 pm

3 stops39h 08m

$1,749

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

7:54 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops59h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

7:30 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops33h 56m

$1,853

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

2:35 pm-11:43 pm

3 stops39h 08m

$1,872
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ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

11:03 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 49m

$1,885

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

3:23 pm-11:00 am

2 stops37h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

6:50 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$1,887

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

8:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop24h 12m

$1,890

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

8:00 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop33h 43m

$1,897

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

8:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops63h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

8:00 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,905

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Fri 5/29

2:00 pm-11:00 am

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/7

6:50 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$1,912

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

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Fastest flight time

28h 07m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Columbus to Cape Town takes 28h 07m
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus to Cape Town.

Frequently asked questions about flying 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 28h 07m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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 $1,420Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,706 reviews
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