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$60+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa (PIE)

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PIE
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg

Cheapest flights from Columbus to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/69:25 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/106:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$179
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/169:12 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Mon 7/206:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$180
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:23 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/26:09 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$183
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/269:12 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/316:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$188
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/299:23 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/36:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$190
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/169:12 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/246:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/9$191
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.
Mon 7/209:25 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sat 7/255:23 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$193
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.
Sun 7/199:12 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/266:09 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/8$194
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/278:28 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 16m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/36:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$195
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/269:23 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Fri 7/36:22 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$196
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/612:11 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 15m
Allegiant Air
Sun 9/139:10 am
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$197
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/188:26 pm
LCK
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 14m
Allegiant Air
Sat 7/255:23 pm
PIE
-
LCK
Nonstop2h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/7$198

Find flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to St Petersburg (PIE). 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 June 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$179
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$60
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$229
From Columbus to Tampa St. Petersburg
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to St Petersburg 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 Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Mon 7/13

9:25 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 7/19

6:09 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$206

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Thu 7/2

9:12 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 7/6

6:22 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$215
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 9/20

12:11 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 9/27

9:10 am-11:21 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$220

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sat 8/1

10:29 pm-10:14 am

2 stops35h 45m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 8/6

6:16 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$255

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Thu 6/25

9:13 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/29

6:18 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$256

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sat 10/3

11:11 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 10/17

8:10 am-10:21 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$262

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 7/26

9:12 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 8/1

9:16 pm-8:44 am

2 stops35h 28m

$265

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sat 6/20

8:28 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 6/27

5:23 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$269

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sat 7/11

5:47 pm-11:36 am

2 stops41h 49m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 7/15

3:27 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$274

ColumbusTampa

LCK - PIE

LCKPIE

Columbus Rickenbacker

Wed 7/29

6:30 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 8/1

8:00 am-9:39 pm

2 stops13h 39m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to St Petersburg

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Tampa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $72). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to St Petersburg. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to Tampa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Allegiant Air from Columbus to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
704 reviews

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elizabeth,Jun 2026

LAS - RAP

Amazing the only thing I would change is the price gouging. They do for the checked bag or the carry on bag. It's a little absurd. I'm already paying them $500. And I can't take a carry on?!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
704 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
704 reviews

Entertainment

5.4

Food

5.8

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Elizabeth,Jun 2026

LAS - RAP

Amazing the only thing I would change is the price gouging. They do for the checked bag or the carry on bag. It's a little absurd. I'm already paying them $500. And I can't take a carry on?!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to St Petersburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Columbus?

    Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Columbus to Tampa. You should not have trouble finding flights to St. Petersburg from Columbus; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Tampa airport from Columbus. It is only a 14.4 mi journey from St. Petersburg (PIE) to Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Tampa?

    Departing from Columbus to Tampa will take you 2h 14m. The distance from Columbus to Tampa is about 822 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Tampa round-trip?

    Allegiant Air, at $93, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Tampa.. Allegiant Air is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to St Petersburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg 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 to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $72). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $215). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to St Petersburg

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to St Petersburg. 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
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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