How to get from Columbus to Johannesburg: connecting flights, about 19h 40m total

Flights from Columbus to Johannesburg

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Best fares from Columbus to Johannesburg

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Cheapest one-way $799 4 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $799 Fri, 4 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $799

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York: 19h 40m
two tickets, via Atlanta: $2,150
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 8,433 mi (13,571 km)

fastest

Via New York

19h 40m

with the connection

Columbus to New York flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Johannesburg: Newark Liberty International.

New York to Johannesburg flight 14h 45m

Via Atlanta

19h 45m

with the connection

Columbus to Atlanta flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Johannesburg flight 15h 5m

two ticketsfrom $2,150

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Columbus to cities closest to Johannesburg

Columbus to Providence Providence: 7,867 mi (12,660 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 37m from $152 Columbus to New York New York: 7,978 mi (12,840 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 55m from $105 Columbus to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 8,025 mi (12,915 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 40m from $92 Columbus to Miami Miami: 8,043 mi (12,944 km) from Johannesburg, flight 2h 40m from $154 Columbus to Washington Washington: 8,106 mi (13,046 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 25m from $82 Columbus to Raleigh Raleigh: 8,142 mi (13,104 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 25m from $74

To Johannesburg from cities closest to Columbus

Atlanta to Johannesburg Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 15h 5m from $753 New York to Johannesburg New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 14h 45m London to Johannesburg London: 3,856 mi (6,206 km) from Columbus, flight 11h 5m from $438 Amsterdam to Johannesburg Amsterdam: 4,026 mi (6,479 km) from Columbus, flight 10h 50m from $454 Madrid to Johannesburg Madrid: 4,031 mi (6,488 km) from Columbus, flight 10h 5m from $463 Paris to Johannesburg Paris: 4,033 mi (6,490 km) from Columbus, flight 11h 23m from $448

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to Johannesburg?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.

What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to Johannesburg?

Via New York: 1h 55m to the connection, 14h 45m after it, about 19h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Columbus to Johannesburg with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $2,150. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and Johannesburg?

New York (19h 40m total) and Atlanta (19h 45m total).

How far is Johannesburg from Columbus?

8,433 mi (13,571 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.