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Cheap flights from Clearwater, FL to Columbus

MCO — CMH
Oct 24 — Oct 311
Sat 10/24
Sat 10/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Clearwater to Columbus are usually found in July or August, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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$336
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Clearwater to Columbus

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

It’s optimal to fly from Clearwater to Columbus in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Clearwater to Columbus flight should consider departing on Friday 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 Columbus

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Clearwater to Columbus, such as Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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
326 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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
4,199 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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
8,593 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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
12,073 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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
2,578 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
326 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

6.8

Overall

8.2

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 Clearwater to Columbus one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Allegiant Air flights start at $77 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $78 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Clearwater to Columbus are Volaris (74%), Frontier (69%) and Southwest (57%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Clearwater to Columbus?

    On average you can expect to pay $278 for a flight from Clearwater to Columbus. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Tampa - Columbus) is currently priced at $133.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Clearwater to Columbus 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 7 airlines flying from Clearwater to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$83Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$129Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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