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$76+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus (CMH)

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — CMH
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus (CMH). 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 October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Frontier)

One-way from

$76
(Trip.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 11/146:00 amTPA - CMH
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Mon 11/174:30 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$153
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/246:37 amTPA - CMH
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Mon 10/277:04 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 11/46:55 amTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Thu 11/67:35 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/1$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/176:05 amTPA - CMH
1 stop6h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/201:25 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:42 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/201:25 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 17mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/246:37 amTPA - CMH
1 stop11h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/267:08 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 9/30$173
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sat 10/116:28 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/137:04 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$175
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/239:05 pmTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:15 pmCMH - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/1$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/166:42 amTPA - CMH
2 stops29h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/201:25 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$179
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:28 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/185:00 amCMH - TPA
1 stop9h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Thu 10/305:15 amTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Thu 11/69:55 amCMH - TPA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 10/2$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 10/316:00 amTPA - CMH
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/47:30 amCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$186

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Columbus 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 October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Fri 11/14

6:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Columbus

Mon 11/17

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$153

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 10/16

10:42 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop21h 04m

Columbus

Mon 10/20

1:25 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop10h 17m

$172

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Fri 10/17

6:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Fri 10/24

7:04 pm-5:22 am

1 stop10h 18m

$173

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Tue 11/4

8:30 am-5:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Columbus

Thu 11/6

7:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 35m

$182

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 10/30

6:28 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 30m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

4:40 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$182

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Thu 10/30

5:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Columbus

Thu 11/6

9:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$183

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Tue 11/4

5:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Columbus

Sat 11/8

2:12 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$197

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Tue 10/28

10:41 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Columbus

Thu 10/30

6:30 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 47m

$197

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Wed 10/22

7:20 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Columbus

Sat 10/25

5:15 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$200

TampaColumbus

TPA - CMH

TPACMH

Tampa

Sat 11/1

6:25 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Columbus

Mon 11/3

5:00 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$206

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Tampa to Columbus

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 Columbus in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice 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-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Tampa to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Columbus. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Columbus Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 6% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Columbus. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Tampa to Columbus Airport 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
7,962 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,033 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
698 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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
8,070 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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 Tampa to Columbus. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.9 mi from the city center, Tampa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Tampa. Booking flights from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport?

    For as low as $182, Frontier can have you in Columbus Airport from Tampa in 8h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 830 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Allegiant Air is currently your cheapest option to Columbus Airport, with prices starting at $86. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $88 and $159, respectively. Allegiant Air is currently priced 73% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport?

    While on average a flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport is generally $266, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $68. When looking at the most popular route, (Tampa - Columbus), you can expect to pay $167 for that flight.

  • 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 Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Tampa to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 5 airlines flying from Tampa to Columbus

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Columbus. 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 October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$86Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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