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$72+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Clearwater, FL

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MCO
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Clearwater
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Clearwater. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:26 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop4h 18m
Breeze Airways
Sat 9/267:00 am
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop11h 27m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:44 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop17h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/177:10 am
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:07 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop17h 35m
Frontier
Mon 9/74:46 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop24h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:11 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop4h 48m
Frontier
Tue 10/277:00 am
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop8h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$182
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/3110:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Breeze Airways
Fri 8/147:10 am
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 20m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/264:46 pm
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop24h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/211:02 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop5h 09m
Breeze Airways
Tue 7/288:00 am
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop4h 22m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/7$185
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/91:23 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop8h 24m
Breeze Airways
Mon 7/137:10 am
TPA
-
CMH
Nonstop2h 20m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$189
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:10 am
CMH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 17m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/237:00 am
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop5h 43m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/165:44 pm
CMH
-
TPA
1 stop4h 31m
Frontier
Sun 8/237:05 am
TPA
-
CMH
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$191

Find flight deals from Columbus to Clearwater

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Clearwater flight deals. Data was last updated June 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$177
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$371
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Clearwater 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Clearwater that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 7/3

6:50 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Tampa

Tue 7/7

8:05 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$224

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 7/9

1:23 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Tampa

Mon 7/13

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$230

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 9/4

6:50 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Tampa

Mon 9/7

7:10 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$235

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 7/9

10:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Tampa

Thu 7/16

10:15 pm-12:35 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$333

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 9/1

5:20 am-3:28 pm

2 stops10h 08m

Tampa

Wed 9/2

7:30 am-1:06 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$338

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 7/11

12:30 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Tampa

Mon 7/13

5:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$338

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 7/3

6:50 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Tampa

Mon 7/6

7:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$351
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:50 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Tampa

Sat 8/1

6:25 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$359

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 6/21

9:08 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Tampa

Thu 6/25

7:00 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$393

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 7/17

4:15 pm-12:20 am

2 stops8h 05m

Tampa

Mon 7/20

5:30 am-2:35 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$401

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Deals found on 6/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Clearwater

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to CL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Clearwater. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Clearwater in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Clearwater?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Clearwater?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Clearwater flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Clearwater. 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 Clearwater. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Columbus to Clearwater. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,235 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,400 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,898 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
289 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Clearwater?

    Airlines like Breeze Airways and Southwest fly from Columbus to Clearwater in about 4h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 47m. The distance from Columbus to Clearwater is about 830 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Clearwater one-way?

    $59 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Allegiant Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $78 and $79, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Columbus to Clearwater?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Clearwater are Delta (100%), Virgin Atlantic (100%) and Republic Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Clearwater?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Clearwater is generally $463, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $152 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Clearwater?

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

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

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

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Top 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Clearwater

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Clearwater. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$110Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$121Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$169Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$192Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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