How to get from Johannesburg to Columbus: connecting flights, about 21h total

Flights from Johannesburg to Columbus

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 21h
two tickets, via New York: $1,578
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 8,433 mi (13,571 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

United States

21h

with the connection

Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Columbus flight 1h 33m

Via New York

United States

21h 26m

with the connection

Johannesburg to New York flight 16h 25m

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

New York to Columbus flight 2h 1m

two ticketsfrom $1,578

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 Johannesburg to cities closest to Columbus

Johannesburg to Atlanta Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 16h 27m Johannesburg to New York New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 16h 25m from $629 Johannesburg to London London: 3,856 mi (6,206 km) from Columbus, flight 11h 15m from $304 Johannesburg to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 4,026 mi (6,479 km) from Columbus, flight 11h 11m from $427 Johannesburg to Madrid Madrid: 4,031 mi (6,488 km) from Columbus, flight 10h 10m from $421 Johannesburg to Paris Paris: 4,033 mi (6,490 km) from Columbus, flight 11h 38m from $412

To Columbus from cities closest to Johannesburg

Providence to Columbus Providence: 7,867 mi (12,660 km) from Johannesburg, flight 3h 43m New York to Columbus New York: 7,978 mi (12,840 km) from Johannesburg, flight 2h 1m from $132 Philadelphia to Columbus Philadelphia: 8,025 mi (12,915 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 48m Miami to Columbus Miami: 8,043 mi (12,944 km) from Johannesburg, flight 2h 44m from $102 Washington to Columbus Washington: 8,106 mi (13,046 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 31m from $83 Raleigh to Columbus Raleigh: 8,142 mi (13,104 km) from Johannesburg, flight 1h 28m from $126

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Columbus?

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

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

Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 1h 33m after it, about 21h in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,578. 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 Johannesburg and Columbus?

Atlanta (21h total) and New York (21h 26m total).

How far is Columbus from Johannesburg?

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.