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Cheap flights from Columbus to Clearwater, FL

CMH — MCO
Oct 26 — Nov 21
Mon 10/26
Mon 11/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Clearwater are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Average price

$266
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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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Columbus to Clearwater in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 7% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

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
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
325 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
8.0
Very good
4,201 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
7.8
Good
8,608 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
7.0
Good
12,098 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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
2,573 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
325 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

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

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

    $44 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Allegiant Air, with prices starting from $77 and $84, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Columbus to Clearwater are Volaris (82%), Frontier (72%) and Southwest (60%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Clearwater?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Clearwater is generally $501, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $125. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $120 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?

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  • 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$93Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$112Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$139Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$150Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$192Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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