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$1,117 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Cape Town (CMH-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town

Sat, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 10:20 amCMH-CPT
31h 03m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:20 pmCPT-CMH
30h 25m2 stops
$1,117American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 16
American Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 8:00 amCMH-CPT
28h 43m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 7:27 pmCPT-CMH
29h 32m2 stops
$1,118American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 19
British Airways Logo
8:17 pm - 12:10 pmCMH-CPT
32h 53m2 stops
British Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 6:28 pmCPT-CMH
27h 18m2 stops
$1,215British Airways
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Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 1
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7:19 pm - 8:05 amCMH-CPT
29h 46m2 stops
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10:00 pm - 6:32 pmCPT-CMH
27h 32m2 stops
$1,304
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 5:50 pmCMH-CPT
24h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 5:56 pmCPT-CMH
40h 11m2 stops
$1,412Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
12:10 pm - 5:50 pmCMH-CPT
23h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 5:56 pmCPT-CMH
40h 11m2 stops
$1,417Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:20 pmCMH-CPT
27h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:26 amCPT-CMH
20h 36m1 stop
$1,560United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 2:35 pmCMH-CPT
26h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 2:06 pmCPT-CMH
29h 31m3 stops
$1,595Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 5:10 pmCMH-CPT
18h 27m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:30 amCPT-CMH
19h 30m1 stop
$1,661United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:05 am - 2:35 pmCMH-CPT
25h 30m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 2:05 pmCPT-CMH
30h 30m3 stops
$1,795Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Columbus to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Columbus, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is March, where tickets cost $1,307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,716 and $2,123 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,117
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 115% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus to Cape Town

When to book flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Cape Town flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town was $1,117 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Cape Town?

    A passport is required to fly from Columbus to Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Cape Town, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Cape Town are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,054 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,580 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7980 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

The service was good, the food could have been better.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

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