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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Ohio to South Africa

How long is the flight from Ohio to South Africa?

The flight from Ohio to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Cincinnati (a popular airport in Ohio) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 21h 35m on average. If you fly from Akron (another popular airport in Ohio) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 22h 34m.

What airlines fly to South Africa?

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Ohio according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% 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.

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

Prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa are updated daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Ohio to South Africa is 5 as of December 2025.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ohio 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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8:05 pm - 11:50 am

DTW

CPT

32h 45m1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pm

CPT

DTW

31h 55m1 stop

$1,024Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11

7:09 am - 10:55 am

CLE

JNB

45h 46m2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:13 pm

JNB

CLE

30h 13m2 stops

$1,047Kenya Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, May 6

7:20 pm - 10:55 am

CLE

JNB

57h 35m2 stops

5:00 pm - 11:55 am

JNB

CLE

24h 55m2 stops

$1,091Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, May 4

4:35 pm - 3:50 pm

CLE

JNB

40h 15m2 stops

12:05 pm - 4:27 pm

JNB

CLE

35h 22m2 stops

$1,127Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:56 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 56m3 stops

$1,139Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 4

6:00 am - 3:55 am

DTW

JNB

38h 55m3 stops

11:00 pm - 11:59 pm

JNB

DTW

31h 59m3 stops

$1,153Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

2:25 pm - 7:15 pm

CVG

CPT

21h 50m1 stop

9:30 pm - 5:03 pm

CPT

CVG

26h 33m1 stop

$1,193Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 15

4:25 pm - 7:15 pm

CLE

CPT

19h 50m1 stop

9:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CPT

CLE

28h 00m1 stop

$1,193Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26

4:27 pm - 6:00 pm

CMH

CPT

18h 33m1 stop

8:50 pm - 9:39 am

CPT

CMH

19h 49m1 stop

$1,193United Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

2:18 pm - 6:00 pm

CMH

CPT

20h 42m2 stops

8:50 pm - 3:16 pm

CPT

CMH

25h 26m2 stops

$1,197United Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

American Airlines flights from Ohio to South Africa

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American Airlines

Feb 25

DTW4:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

34h 46m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 11

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 33m

2 stops

DTW11:33 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,237

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American Airlines

Feb 9

CMH7:10 pmColumbus

32h 15m

2 stops

JNB10:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 24m

2 stops

CMH5:59 pmColumbus

$1,262

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American Airlines

Jan 2

DTW6:39 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

29h 56m

2 stops

JNB7:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 16

JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 37m

2 stops

DTW5:37 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,887

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Ethiopian Air flights from Ohio to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 18

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,139

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 10

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 59m

3 stops

DTW11:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,153

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

38h 55m

3 stops

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 56m

3 stops

DTW11:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,158

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DetroitCape Town

DTW - CPT

DTWCPT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/11

5:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$1,024

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Wed 4/8

7:09 am-10:55 am

2 stops45h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

5:00 pm-5:13 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,047

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 4/9

7:20 pm-10:55 am

2 stops57h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/4

5:00 pm-11:55 am

2 stops24h 55m

$1,091

ClevelandJohannesburg

CLE - JNB

CLEJNB

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 2/10

4:35 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

12:05 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops35h 22m

$1,127

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

3 stops31h 56m

$1,139

DetroitJohannesburg

DTW - JNB

DTWJNB

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-3:55 am

3 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

11:00 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$1,153

CincinnatiCape Town

CVG - CPT

CVGCPT

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 2/8

2:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop26h 33m

$1,193

ClevelandCape Town

CLE - CPT

CLECPT

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 2/19

4:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/26

9:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,193

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 2/10

4:27 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-9:39 am

1 stop19h 49m

$1,193

ColumbusCape Town

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 2/10

2:18 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/17

8:50 pm-3:16 pm

2 stops25h 26m

$1,197

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Ohio to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,084. The month of May is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Ohio averaging around $1,264.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,453. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Wednesday is $1,982.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,498. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,934.

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You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ohio to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	18h 11m
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The fastest flight from Ohio to South Africa takes 18h 11m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Ohio to South Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ohio to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Ohio to South Africa is 5 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Ohio 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 Ohio to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $906	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,113 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $923	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,072 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,019 reviews	Search Delta flights

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