What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta and Virgin Atlantic are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Columbus Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Columbus to South Africa?

Brussels Airlines, SWISS, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Columbus to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa is 3 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to South Africa?

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 Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:20 pm - 5:10 pmCMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 50m1 stop Newark

8:50 pm - 6:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

28h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,280United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:17 am - 5:10 pmCMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 9:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

19h 05m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,285United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

8:45 am - 5:10 pmCMH Columbus-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:50 pm - 5:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-CMH Columbus

26h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$1,285United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

7:00 am - 12:25 amCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:26 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

36h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,301Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

7:00 am - 3:50 pmCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 11:41 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

30h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,301Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 27

7:00 am - 12:25 amCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 11:41 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

25h 41m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,301Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 28

11:15 am - 7:40 pmCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 4:07 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

24h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,666Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

7:22 pm - 7:40 pmCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:20 pm - 11:58 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

32h 38m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,670Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

5:07 pm - 7:40 pmCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 12:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

32h 20m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,771Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

3:10 pm - 7:40 pmCMH Columbus-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:15 pm - 10:04 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CMH Columbus

31h 49m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$5,078Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20

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Qatar Airways flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Oct 15

CMH10:14 amColumbus

35h 46m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 04m

2 stops

CMH11:24 pmColumbus

$1,440

Qatar Airways

Oct 21

CMH2:02 pmColumbus

31h 58m

2 stops

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB1:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 10m

2 stops

CMH6:55 pmColumbus

$1,500

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

CMH10:18 amColumbus

39h 22m

2 stops

JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 4

JNB8:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 01m

2 stops

CMH11:21 pmColumbus

$1,737

Ethiopian Air flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 15

CMH6:00 amColumbus

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 13

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

45h 18m

3 stops

CMH2:08 pmColumbus

$1,337

Ethiopian Air

Sep 20

CMH6:00 amColumbus

25h 25m

2 stops

JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 27

JNB10:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

40h 54m

3 stops

CMH9:44 amColumbus

$1,382

Ethiopian Air

Sep 29

CMH6:02 amColumbus

32h 08m

2 stops

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 27

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 47m

3 stops

CMH2:17 pmColumbus

$1,400

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 10/21

1:20 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,280

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ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 10/21

7:17 am-5:10 pm

2 stops27h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 05m

$1,285

ColumbusCape Town

CMH Columbus - CPT Cape Town Intl

CMHCPT

Columbus

Wed 10/21

8:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/25

8:50 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$1,285

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/3

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/27

12:05 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops36h 21m

$1,301

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/3

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/27

12:05 pm-11:41 am

2 stops30h 36m

$1,301

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Wed 2/3

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/28

5:00 pm-11:41 am

2 stops25h 41m

$1,301

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 10/15

11:15 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

9:20 pm-4:07 pm

1 stop24h 47m

$1,666

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Thu 10/15

7:22 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

9:20 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops32h 38m

$1,670

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 9/20

5:07 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/27

9:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop32h 20m

$1,771

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH Columbus - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 9/8

3:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/20

8:15 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$5,078

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,218. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Columbus Airport averaging around $1,410.

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Fastest flight time	21h 50m
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The fastest flight from Columbus Airport to South Africa takes 21h 50m

There are no direct flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Columbus Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Columbus Airport to South Africa is 3 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Columbus Airport to South Africa?
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 Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Columbus Airport to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 694 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,420	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,080 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,471	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,497 reviews	Search Delta flights

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