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$182+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Columbia, MO (TPA - COU)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — COU
Sep 8 — Sep 151
Tue 9/8
Tue 9/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Columbia

Cheapest flights from Tampa to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:30 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Tue 10/1311:15 am -
1 stop5h 28m
Deal found 8/6$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/284:23 pm -
1 stop7h 32m
Mon 8/316:15 am -
2 stops12h 53m
Deal found 8/7$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/191:00 pm -
2 stops10h 34m
Sat 10/311:19 am -
2 stops11h 13m
Deal found 8/6$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:23 pm -
1 stop7h 32m
Sun 8/306:15 am -
2 stops8h 13m
Deal found 8/7$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:00 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Sat 10/243:19 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Deal found 8/8$391
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:00 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Mon 10/268:00 am -
2 stops9h 02m
Deal found 8/8$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/154:23 pm -
1 stop7h 32m
Tue 10/1311:15 am -
1 stop8h 26m
Deal found 8/6$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:30 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Sun 9/66:15 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 8/7$429

Find flight deals from Tampa to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Columbia (COU). 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 August 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$182
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$388
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Columbia 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 August 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Columbia that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Fri 8/28

4:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Columbia Regional

Mon 8/31

6:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops12h 53m

$324

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Sat 9/19

1:00 pm-10:34 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/3

11:19 am-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$329

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 10/22

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Regional

Sat 10/24

3:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$391
Quickest round-trip

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 10/22

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Regional

Mon 10/26

8:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$391

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 8/27

1:59 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 56m

Columbia Regional

Sun 8/30

6:15 am-3:28 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$392

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 10/29

12:23 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Columbia Regional

Mon 11/2

3:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$398

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Fri 1/8

2:50 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Columbia Regional

Sun 1/10

8:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$398
Cheapest one-way

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 10/15

3:16 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops23h 21m

$182
Quickest one-way

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Fri 10/16

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$303

TampaColumbia

TPA Tampa - COU Columbia Regional

TPACOU

Tampa

Thu 10/22

7:26 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$303

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Deals found on 8/8

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to Columbia

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Columbia in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Columbia, Missouri flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Columbia, Missouri flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Columbia, Missouri flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Columbia, Missouri flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-Columbia, Missouri flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated August 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Tampa to Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ryan,Jun 2023

DEN - MCI

Didn't happen. Despite taking my money, united didn't confirm the purchase and didn't have seats for us.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ryan,Jun 2023

DEN - MCI

Didn't happen. Despite taking my money, united didn't confirm the purchase and didn't have seats for us.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,885 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,085 reviews

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ryan,Jun 2023

DEN - MCI

Didn't happen. Despite taking my money, united didn't confirm the purchase and didn't have seats for us.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Columbia. 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 Tampa to Columbia, Missouri?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tampa to Columbia, Missouri in 7h 32m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 933 mi between Tampa and Columbia, Missouri.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Columbia, Missouri round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Tampa to Columbia, Missouri is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $328 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $348. Users have found that United Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Columbia 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 2 airlines flying from Tampa to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Columbia. 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 August 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$328Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$348Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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