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

Allegiant Air, at $93, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Tampa. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Allegiant Air is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

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

Most people fly into Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) if they book a flight to Tampa from Columbus. On average, St. Petersburg has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Tampa St. Petersburg is conveniently located just 14.4 mi from Tampa’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to St Petersburg that include hotel bookings?

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$132+ Flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Columbus Airport to Tampa flights typically cost between $290 and $334 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $294 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 31-Feb 6).

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Sun 12/286:28 pmCMH - PIE

3 stops28h 36mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/39:59 pmPIE - CMH

3 stops25h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$987

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Sat 1/316:06 amCMH - PIE

3 stops28h 21mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/68:00 amPIE - CMH

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$294

Sun 1/2510:40 amCMH - PIE

2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/296:10 amPIE - CMH

2 stops17h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$302

Thu 2/195:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/238:10 amPIE - CMH

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$342

Wed 2/115:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/1310:02 pmPIE - CMH

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$356

Fri 1/305:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops11h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/28:00 amPIE - CMH

2 stops15h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$358

Fri 2/206:15 amCMH - PIE

2 stops10h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/238:10 amPIE - CMH

2 stops26h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$366

Wed 2/115:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops12h 54mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/129:21 pmPIE - CMH

2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$379

Sun 1/186:06 amCMH - PIE

2 stops17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/251:42 pmPIE - CMH

2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$381

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Mon 1/511:14 amCMH - PIE

2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/81:42 pmPIE - CMH

2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$629

Tue 1/66:28 pmCMH - PIE

3 stops22h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/108:00 amPIE - CMH

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$494

Sun 1/186:06 amCMH - PIE

2 stops17h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/251:42 pmPIE - CMH

2 stops19h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$381

Sun 1/2510:40 amCMH - PIE

2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/296:10 amPIE - CMH

2 stops17h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$302

Fri 1/305:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops11h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/28:00 amPIE - CMH

2 stops15h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$358

Sat 1/316:06 amCMH - PIE

3 stops28h 21mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/68:00 amPIE - CMH

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$294

One-way flights from Columbus to St Petersburg
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Wed 1/215:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops31h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$132

Wed 2/1811:39 amCMH - PIE

2 stops50h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$133

Tue 2/35:45 amCMH - PIE

2 stops51h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$138

Sun 3/111:39 amCMH - PIE

2 stops26h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$139

Thu 1/1512:00 pmCMH - PIE

2 stops11h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$140

Sun 1/258:39 amCMH - PIE

2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$141

Sun 2/112:03 pmCMH - PIE

3 stops30h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$143

Thu 2/510:40 amCMH - PIE

2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$144

Sun 2/812:08 pmCMH - PIE

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$147

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Round-trip from	$294 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$132 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$473

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ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sat 1/31

6:06 am-10:27 am

3 stops28h 21m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 2/6

8:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops25h 40m

$294

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 1/25

10:40 am-9:46 am

2 stops23h 06m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 1/29

6:10 am-11:27 pm

2 stops17h 17m

$302

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Thu 2/19

5:45 am-11:11 pm

2 stops17h 26m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 2/23

8:10 am-10:44 am

2 stops26h 34m

$342

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 2/13

10:02 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$356

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 1/30

5:45 am-4:56 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 2/2

8:00 am-11:19 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$358

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 2/20

6:15 am-4:41 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 2/23

8:10 am-10:44 am

2 stops26h 34m

$366

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 2/11

5:45 am-6:39 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 2/12

9:21 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$379

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 1/18

6:06 am-11:24 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 1/25

1:42 pm-9:40 am

2 stops19h 58m

$381

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sat 2/7

5:22 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops48h 31m

$138

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Tue 2/3

5:45 am-8:46 am

2 stops51h 01m

$138

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Columbus Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Columbus Airport-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa (average of $53). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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 CMH to PIE?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport to Tampa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

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Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and Allegiant Air from Columbus Airport to Tampa 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.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Allegiant Air

7.2

Good

701 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jake,Jan 2024

CVG - ATL

Would have been great but the flight got significantly delayed after we boarded due to a mechanical failure

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Columbus?
Most people fly into Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE) if they book a flight to Tampa from Columbus. On average, St. Petersburg has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 2 airlines. Tampa St. Petersburg is conveniently located just 14.4 mi from Tampa’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa round-trip?
Allegiant Air, at $93, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Tampa. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta. Allegiant Air is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to St Petersburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to St Petersburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Columbus to St Petersburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to St Petersburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to St Petersburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg 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 Columbus Airport to Tampa?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa (average of $53). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $103). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to St Petersburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$93	Average$187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Delta	Cheapest$206	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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