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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R18 859

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — JNB
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 14 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 859

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R28 889
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/5-2/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • Columbus to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (R140 932 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (R24 601 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Columbus to OR Tambo

Cheapest flights from Columbus to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Mon 12/518:32CMH - JNB
2 stops32h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/621:15JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/4R18 859
Tue 2/912:13CMH - JNB
2 stops38h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/99:50JNB - CMH
2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R22 272
Sun 27/412:45CMH - JNB
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 30/419:00JNB - CMH
2 stops27h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4R22 444
Tue 2/97:00CMH - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 11/91:15JNB - CMH
2 stops40h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/4R25 628
Tue 2/96:07CMH - JNB
2 stops24h 58mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/914:30JNB - CMH
3 stops29h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R27 878
Sun 20/716:04CMH - JNB
2 stops42h 06mQatar Airways
Fri 8/813:55JNB - CMH
2 stops35h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R35 067
Sun 20/710:00CMH - JNB
1 stop27h 40mDelta
Fri 8/823:15JNB - CMH
2 stops24h 54mDelta
Deal found 13/4R35 448

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Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Mon 12/5

18:32-9:25

2 stops32h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

21:15-15:57

2 stops24h 42m

R18 859

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 2/9

12:13-8:20

2 stops38h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

9:50-16:42

2 stops36h 52m

R22 272

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 27/4

12:45-17:45

2 stops23h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

19:00-16:54

2 stops27h 54m

R22 444

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 2/9

7:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

1:15-11:39

2 stops40h 24m

R25 628

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Tue 2/9

6:07-13:05

2 stops24h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

14:30-14:05

3 stops29h 35m

R27 878

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 20/7

16:04-16:10

2 stops42h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

13:55-19:28

2 stops35h 33m

R35 067

ColumbusJohannesburg

CMH - JNB

CMHJNB

Columbus

Sun 20/7

10:00-19:40

1 stop27h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/8

23:15-18:09

2 stops24h 54m

R35 448

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/4

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 14 April 2025.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8,5

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines (R18 859), United Airlines (R22 444), and Kenya Airways (R25 628) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to OR Tambo?

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Columbus Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

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Top airline flying from Columbus to OR Tambo

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United AirlinesCheapestR26 425AverageR33 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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