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$73+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — MCO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Clearwater

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Columbus to Clearwater flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$140
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$287
From Columbus to Clearwater
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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 September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/266:40 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/210:12 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop19h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$140
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/66:40 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop4h 49mFrontier
Fri 10/106:05 amTPA - CMH
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 11/74:30 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Mon 11/106:37 amTPA - CMH
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/711:07 amCMH - TPA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/96:29 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/144:30 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 11/168:38 amTPA - CMH
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/237:04 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Sun 10/266:37 amTPA - CMH
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:15 amCMH - TPA
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/185:11 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:15 amCMH - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Tue 10/216:55 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$167
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 9/266:40 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Thu 10/25:57 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop25h 42mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/16:40 amCMH - TPA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Sat 11/86:15 amTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/58:34 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/126:08 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$176
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/213:45 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Thu 10/236:50 amTPA - CMH
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$177

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Clearwater that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Clearwater

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 1/3

7:45 pm-12:44 am

1 stop4h 59m

Tampa

Sun 1/11

7:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$151

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 10/30

11:25 am-5:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Tampa

Sun 11/2

9:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$151

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 10/7

11:07 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Tampa

Thu 10/9

6:29 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$151

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 12/4

4:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Tampa

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$167

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 11/1

6:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Tampa

Sat 11/8

6:15 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$173

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 10/21

3:45 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Tampa

Thu 10/23

6:50 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 55m

$177

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-12:20 pm

2 stops5h 50m

Tampa

Tue 10/21

12:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$187

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 2/21

3:20 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Tampa

Fri 2/27

5:50 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 11m

$197

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 3/10

3:50 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Tampa

Wed 3/11

4:25 pm-12:01 am

1 stop7h 36m

$197

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 11/3

5:00 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Tampa

Thu 11/6

6:10 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$218

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Clearwater

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Clearwater?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Clearwater. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus to Clearwater. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Columbus to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 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 September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Columbus to Clearwater as you normally would.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Clearwater flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 September 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
699 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Clearwater?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Southwest fly from Columbus to Clearwater in about 4h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 06m. The distance from Columbus to Clearwater is about 830 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Clearwater are Frontier (74%), Spirit Airlines (72%) and Southwest (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Clearwater?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Clearwater is generally $272, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $47. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $151 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.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Columbus to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$72Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$167Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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