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$139+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — PIE
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
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 April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 6/236:00 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/261:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 6/236:00 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/291:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 7/76:07 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/1012:53 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 5/298:48 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/11:03 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sun 6/216:00 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops21h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/291:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 6/248:58 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops20h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/291:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$369
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Sun 4/197:45 am
CMH
-
PIE
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:45 am
PIE
-
CMH
2 stops33h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$396
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 7/226:56 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/2712:53 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$407
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 6/266:00 am
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/291:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$422
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Wed 6/246:56 pm
CMH
-
PIE
2 stops19h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/261:01 pm
PIE
-
CMH
1 stop4h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$423
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sun 4/267:02 pm
CMH
-
PIE
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/13:03 pm
PIE
-
CMH
2 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$432

Find flight deals from Columbus to St Petersburg

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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$332
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to St Petersburg 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Tue 6/23

6:00 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/29

1:01 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$303

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Tue 7/7

6:07 pm-4:52 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 7/10

12:53 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$324

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 6/21

6:00 pm-3:49 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 6/26

1:01 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$329

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 5/29

8:48 pm-3:12 pm

2 stops18h 24m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/1

1:03 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$329

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 4/19

7:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Wed 4/22

10:45 am-8:16 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$396

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Wed 7/22

6:56 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops19h 06m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 7/27

12:53 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$407
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Fri 6/26

6:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops10h 51m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/29

1:01 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$422

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:02 pm-11:27 am

1 stop16h 25m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 5/1

3:03 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$432

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Sun 4/26

7:02 pm-11:27 am

1 stop16h 25m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Thu 4/30

3:43 pm-10:32 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$452

ColumbusTampa

CMH - PIE

CMHPIE

Columbus

Thu 6/4

9:20 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/8

1:01 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$519

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to St Petersburg

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 Columbus to St Petersburg in April.
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 $52). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 April 9, 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
7.3
Good
705 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
705 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
705 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Food

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.

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.

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

    Allegiant Air, at $88, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus Airport to Tampa.. Allegiant Air is 64% 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 $52). Flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $114). 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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