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$131+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (PIE)

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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PIE
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg

Cheapest flights from Columbus to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:50 pm
CMH
-
PIE
1 stop15h 25m
Sun Country Air
Sun 4/1212:21 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Sun Country Air
Deal found 1/28$579
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/205:45 am
CMH
-
PIE
3 stops28h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/2812:15 pm
PIE
-
CMH
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,566
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/295:45 am
CMH
-
PIE
3 stops29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/212:15 pm
PIE
-
CMH
3 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,778

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to St Petersburg (PIE). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$579
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$356
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

St Petersburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Thu 4/9

7:50 pm-11:15 am

1 stop15h 25m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 4/12

12:21 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$579

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 3/20

5:45 am-10:39 am

3 stops28h 54m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 3/28

12:15 pm-9:40 am

3 stops21h 25m

$1,566

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 3/29

5:45 am-11:29 am

3 stops29h 44m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 4/2

12:15 pm-9:40 am

3 stops21h 25m

$1,778

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 4/8

10:40 am-11:15 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$131

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 3/1

11:17 am-2:08 pm

3 stops26h 51m

$147

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 2/20

10:54 am-8:30 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$149

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-11:06 pm

2 stops40h 51m

$152

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Thu 4/9

10:40 am-2:32 pm

2 stops27h 52m

$154

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 3/4

1:25 pm-8:38 am

2 stops43h 13m

$156

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sat 4/11

9:41 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$161

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Columbus Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Columbus Airport-Tampa 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 Columbus to St Petersburg

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $99). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
706 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Sara,Nov 2025

PSC - AZA

We were delayed and then couldn’t get off due to lightening.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
706 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
706 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

8.1

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Sara,Nov 2025

PSC - AZA

We were delayed and then couldn’t get off due to lightening.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to St Petersburg. 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 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 1 airline. Tampa St. Petersburg is conveniently located just 14.4 mi from Tampa’s city center.

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

    Sun Country Air can get you from Columbus Airport to Tampa in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Columbus Airport and Tampa is about 835 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    Allegiant Air, at $93, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Tampa.. Allegiant Air is 63% 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 $99). 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 airline flying from Columbus to St Petersburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Columbus to St Petersburg. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$93Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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