CMH - JNB

$609 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to OR Tambo departing on 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Johannesburg (CMH-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Johannesburg 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 OR Tambo

mié., nov. 26 - dom., dic. 21
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6:23 am - 8:20 amCMH-JNB
42h 57m2 stops
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9:50 am - 7:02 pmJNB-CMH
40h 12m2 stops
$1,171
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mié., nov. 26 - dom., dic. 21
American Airlines Logo
4:14 pm - 7:35 amCMH-JNB
32h 21m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 5:49 pmJNB-CMH
29h 14m2 stops
$1,196American Airlines
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vie., oct. 17 - dom., oct. 19
Kenya Airways Logo
7:03 am - 3:50 pmCMH-JNB
26h 47m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 11:33 amJNB-CMH
24h 33m2 stops
$1,241Kenya Airways
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vie., oct. 17 - sáb., oct. 18
Kenya Airways Logo
7:03 am - 3:50 pmCMH-JNB
26h 47m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 am - 11:33 amJNB-CMH
40h 08m2 stops
$1,280Kenya Airways
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dom., sep. 28 - dom., oct. 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:05 am - 1:05 pmCMH-JNB
25h 00m2 stops
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2:30 pm - 8:35 pmJNB-CMH
36h 05m3 stops
$1,353Ethiopian Air
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sáb., sep. 27 - sáb., oct. 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 am - 1:05 pmCMH-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 2:06 pmJNB-CMH
29h 36m3 stops
$1,369Ethiopian Air
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dom., sep. 28 - dom., oct. 5
United Airlines Logo
4:43 pm - 5:45 pmCMH-JNB
19h 02m1 stop
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7:00 pm - 3:33 pmJNB-CMH
50h 33m2 stops
$1,422United Airlines
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sáb., oct. 18 - sáb., oct. 25
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 7:40 pmCMH-JNB
19h 10m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 10:54 pmJNB-CMH
29h 39m2 stops
$1,512Delta
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sáb., oct. 18 - sáb., oct. 25
Delta Logo
4:28 pm - 7:40 pmCMH-JNB
21h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 10:54 pmJNB-CMH
29h 39m2 stops
$1,513Delta
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sáb., oct. 18 - sáb., oct. 25
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 5:45 pmCMH-JNB
18h 15m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 10:44 amJNB-CMH
19h 24m1 stop
$1,560United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Columbus to Johannesburg, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,400 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,939 and $1,935 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$609
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Columbus to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Columbus to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $609 for a one-way ticket and $1,171 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Columbus and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus to Johannesburg?

    Columbus and Johannesburg are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Columbus from Columbus and will be arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Johannesburg?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Johannesburg are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,905 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 $1,935 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and JNB 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg 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 OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Johannesburg. 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 7982 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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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.

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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