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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Cape Town (CPT) from $1,185

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. 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 flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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July

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October

Average price

$1,349

Round-trip from

$1,248
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

Tuesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Cape Town. Flights to Cape Town from Columbus Airport in October are about $1,643 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $1,221.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (CMH - CPT)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbus and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Columbus to Cape Town. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 5/1411:35 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,185
Sat 8/2411:21 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/46:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops33h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,198

Cheap Delta flights from Columbus to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Columbus and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Columbus to Cape Town. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sat 8/2410:55 amCMH - CPT
1 stop24h 55mDelta
Wed 9/411:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops39h 32mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,559
Tue 6/47:22 amCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 03mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops41h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,597

Cheap Columbus to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 3, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Columbus to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 5/1411:35 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,185
Tue 6/47:22 amCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 03mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops41h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,597
Tue 5/147:07 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 33mKenya Airways
Tue 5/212:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,621
Tue 5/144:08 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,664
Tue 5/147:50 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,669
Tue 6/46:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops25h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/81:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops30h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2$2,321
Tue 6/411:20 amCMH - CPT
3 stops45h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 6/81:50 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops39h 52mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2$3,812

Columbus to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Columbus to Cape Town in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 5/1411:35 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/216:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,185
Sun 9/18:00 amCMH - CPT
2 stops44h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/116:40 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,243
Sun 10/137:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/222:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops33h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,274
Sun 10/137:00 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 10/2211:00 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops48h 33mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,289
Sun 10/1311:26 amCMH - CPT
2 stops41h 34mBritish Airways
Tue 10/226:55 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,299
Tue 6/47:22 amCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 03mDelta
Sat 6/811:15 pmCPT - CMH
2 stops41h 49mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,597
Tue 5/147:07 amCMH - CPT
3 stops48h 33mKenya Airways
Tue 5/212:30 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,621
Tue 5/144:08 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops35h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,664
Tue 5/147:50 pmCMH - CPT
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:00 pmCPT - CMH
3 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,669

Find flights from Columbus to Cape Town within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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$1,185 - $2,321

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Return

Price

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/14

2 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/21

2 stops30h 38m

$1,185

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/24

2 stops41h 39m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops33h 54m

$1,198

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 10/13

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/22

3 stops33h 03m

$1,274

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 10/13

3 stops48h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops48h 33m

$1,289

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sun 10/13

2 stops41h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops28h 15m

$1,299

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Sat 8/24

1 stop24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops39h 32m

$1,559

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 6/4

2 stops32h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/8

2 stops41h 49m

$1,597

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 5/14

2 stops35h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/21

1 stop24h 04m

$1,664

ColumbusCape Town Intl

CMH - CPT

CMHCPT

Columbus

Tue 6/4

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/8

3 stops30h 15m

$2,321

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Cape Town is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,487. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Cape Town (average of $1,248). Flying from Columbus Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,723). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,248

February

$1,338

March

$1,381

April

$1,384

May

$1,407

June

$1,644

July

$1,723

August

$1,445

September

$1,420

October

$1,384

November

$1,337

December

$1,419

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

53.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 3, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
794 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,038 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Columbus?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Cape Town. 2 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Cape Town for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,185, but on average you can expect to pay $2,351.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,185 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Kenya Airways and British Airways, starting at $1,289 and $1,299 round-trip. American Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does CMH to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Columbus Airport (CMH) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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