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$49+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus

TPA — CMH
Dec 14 — Dec 211
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Columbus

Sat 12/127:45 pm -
1 stop21h 02m
Tue 12/1512:53 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 11/12$98
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
1 stop16h 13m
Tue 12/1512:53 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 11/10$101
Wed 12/92:00 pm -
1 stop26h 47m
Sat 12/127:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 11/10$106
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
1 stop16h 13m
Sun 12/135:32 pm -
1 stop14h 04m
Deal found 11/10$112
Tue 12/84:52 pm -
1 stop19h 28m
Tue 12/1512:53 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 11/10$118
Fri 12/411:11 pm -
1 stop13h 09m
Thu 12/105:32 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 11/10$123
Tue 12/84:52 pm -
1 stop19h 28m
Sun 12/135:32 pm -
1 stop14h 04m
Deal found 11/10$125
Thu 12/108:41 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Tue 12/1512:53 pm -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 11/12$127
Thu 12/108:41 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Sat 12/127:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 11/12$129
Fri 12/1111:11 pm -
1 stop13h 09m
Sat 12/127:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 11/11$130
Fri 12/1111:11 pm -
1 stop13h 09m
Sun 12/135:32 pm -
1 stop14h 04m
Deal found 11/11$131
Wed 12/92:00 pm -
1 stop26h 47m
Fri 12/117:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 27m
Deal found 11/10$132

Find flight deals from Tampa to Columbus

Round-trip from

$98
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$362
From Tampa to Columbus
One-way flight from Tampa to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Mon 12/21

4:33 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Fri 1/8

11:58 am-9:53 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Fri 1/8

10:08 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops43h 26m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Mon 1/4

9:50 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 1/21

7:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155
Quickest round-trip

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Wed 12/23

9:40 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Wed 12/9

6:55 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Mon 12/7

4:33 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Columbus

Mon 12/14

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

$188

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 4/1

12:15 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$204

TampaColumbus

TPA Tampa - CMH Columbus

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 4/15

9:55 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbus

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$226

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Columbus

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Columbus from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Columbus

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Columbus (average of $259). Flying from Tampa to Columbus in April is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 TPA to CMH?

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Columbus in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Tampa to Columbus flights typically cost between $217 and $431 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $98 on Frontier (Dec 12-Dec 15).

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

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tampa to Columbus. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Tampa to Columbus have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

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

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to Columbus. You should not have trouble finding flights to Columbus from Tampa; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Columbus per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Tampa airport to Columbus. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Columbus?

    Departing from Tampa to Columbus will take you 2h 22m. There are 830 mi between Tampa and Columbus. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Columbus round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Tampa to Columbus round-trip from $85. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Breeze Airways, from $158, and Southwest, from $217. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $77. Breeze Airways flights start at $79 while deals on Frontier start at $84 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Columbus?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Columbus is $88. On average you can expect to pay $216. The most popular route, (Tampa - Columbus), can usually be booked for $133.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Columbus (average of $259). Flying from Tampa to Columbus in April is currently the most expensive (average of $537). 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 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Columbus

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$64Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$158Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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