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Cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Columbus

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Flights from just R 29 465

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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

114%Trains are 114% more expensive in Columbus than in Cape Town.

Cape TownR 16,00

ColumbusR 34,24

MealMid-priced restaurant

96%The average meal is 96% more expensive in Columbus than in Cape Town.

Cape TownR 175,00

ColumbusR 342,35

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

157%Taxis are 157% more expensive in Columbus than in Cape Town.

Cape TownR 20,00

ColumbusR 51,35

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

130%Coffee is 130% more expensive in Columbus than in Cape Town.

Cape TownR 38,72

ColumbusR 89,11

Exchange rate

1 ZAR = 0.06 USD

1 USD = 17.12 ZAR

Last checked on Fri, 12/05

Distance: 13229 kms

Cape Town airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

Columbus airports

Port Columbus Intl Airport (CMH)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Cape Town to Columbus

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Time Difference between Cape Town and Columbus

Columbus is 7 hours behind Cape Town. Please remember to check for Daylight Savings Time, as this could affect the time difference.

Best Time to Fly to Columbus

Columbus experiences distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid, with average temperatures in the low 20s Celsius. Winters are cold and snowy, with average temperatures around freezing. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and beautiful scenery.

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Cape Town Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the main airport serving Cape Town. It's the second busiest airport in South Africa and the fourth busiest in Africa, offering both domestic and international flights to Columbus from Cape Town.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. It offers scheduled passenger services, with domestic and international terminals linked by a common central terminal. This makes it convenient for those travelling to Columbus from Cape Town or other destinations. The airport opened in 1954, replacing Wingfield Aerodrome. It was originally named D.F. Malan Airport after the then South African Prime Minister, but later renamed Cape Town International Airport.

Main Airlines for this route

United Airlines
Delta Air Lines
British Airways

Columbus Airports

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Airport Information

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

CMH offers various facilities such as a first aid station, smoking areas, pet rest area, shoeshine, massage parlour, and a games arcade. The business centre at the entrance to concourse C provides services like currency exchange, fax, photocopying, conference rooms, and computer suites. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, along with internet kiosks and charging stations. Shops offer a variety of goods including news, gifts, golf equipment, books, clothing, and toiletries. To reach the city centre, use public transport (COTA), take a taxi, or hire a car. {Brand} offers car rental services at CMH, allowing you to start your journey with ease. Consider booking flights to Columbus from Cape Town through eDreams for a hassle-free experience.

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

This airport also serves Columbus. For flights to Columbus from Cape Town, check options on eDreams.

What to Do and See in Columbus

Planning your flights to Columbus from Cape Town? Get ready for an amazing trip! Columbus, Ohio, pulsates with a vibrant energy waiting to be explored.

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Discover incredible wildlife from around the globe.
COSI (Center of Science and Industry): Dive into interactive exhibits perfect for all ages.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Wander through stunning displays of exotic plants and flowers. Explore our website for amazing deals on flights, hotels, and holiday packages to Columbus today!

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Columbus

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Cape Town to Columbus, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Columbus is R26467. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Columbus more expensive than Cape Town to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Columbus costs about $ 51.35 ZAR, 157% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of $ 20.00 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 114% more at Columbus: $ 34.24 ZAR versus $ 16.00 ZAR at Cape Town.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 342.35 ZAR in Columbus, 96% more than the 175.00 ZAR in Cape Town.

The price of the coffee is around 130% more expensive in Columbus, with an average of 89.11 ZAR , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 38.72 ZAR.

How is the weather in Columbus compared to Cape Town?

While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9 mm ,Columbus's temperatures can go up to 32.11 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -17.34 ºC in Columbus, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12 mm precipitation, while Columbus have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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