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$264+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Tampa (CAE - TPA)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — TPA
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Wed 9/9
Wed 9/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Tampa

Cheapest flights from Columbia to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3010:22 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Tue 2/27:01 pm -
1 stop4h 41m
Deal found 8/9$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:22 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Tue 9/19:00 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/9$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/710:16 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Sat 11/142:19 pm -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 8/7$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/1210:10 am -
1 stop14h 08m
Sat 10/176:20 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 8/6$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2210:22 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Tue 9/299:00 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 8/9$356
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/223:53 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Tue 9/298:45 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 8/8$357
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/115:40 am -
1 stop3h 14m
Wed 10/217:30 am -
1 stop7h 38m
Deal found 8/6$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:04 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Wed 9/95:15 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Deal found 8/8$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/175:00 am -
1 stop4h 46m
Wed 10/2110:36 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 8/6$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1410:38 am -
1 stop7h 08m
Wed 11/181:54 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 8/6$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:04 am -
1 stop14h 26m
Mon 9/143:16 pm -
1 stop3h 18m
Deal found 8/8$371

Find flight deals from Columbia to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Tampa (TPA). 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 August 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$264
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$619
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Tampa 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 August 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Tampa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/12

11:28 am-12:18 am

1 stop12h 50m

Tampa

Mon 10/19

6:20 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$339

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Tampa

Sun 10/18

5:15 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 28m

$367

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/24

1:59 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Tampa

Sun 9/27

8:45 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$377

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 8/21

6:25 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Tampa

Sun 8/23

9:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$424

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 8/27

11:55 am-5:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Tampa

Mon 8/31

6:20 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 49m

$427

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/17

6:15 am-3:16 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Tampa

Wed 10/21

9:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$513

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fri 10/23

5:37 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Tampa

Mon 10/26

8:30 am-2:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$521

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/14

6:15 am-3:16 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Tampa

Mon 10/19

7:33 pm-9:46 am

1 stop14h 13m

$544
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Wed 10/14

5:40 am-8:54 am

1 stop3h 14m

Tampa

Fri 10/16

10:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop3h 14m

$545

ColumbiaTampa

CAE Columbia Metropolitan - TPA Tampa

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 9/17

6:25 am-3:28 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Tampa

Sun 9/20

7:05 pm-9:54 am

2 stops14h 49m

$550

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Compare providers for flights from Columbia to Tampa

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbia to Tampa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Tampa (average of $327). Flying from Columbia to Tampa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbia to Tampa flights typically cost between $402 and $714 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on United Airlines (Aug 30-Feb 2).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated August 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,897 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,497 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Joel,May 2026

ATL - JAX

The flight was delivered 50 minutes and taxing took what felt like 20 minutes to takeoff.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbia to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbia to Tampa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbia to Tampa in 9h 03m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbia to Tampa is about 420 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia to Tampa is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $312 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $346. American Airlines is currently priced 35% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Tampa 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 Columbia to Tampa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Tampa (average of $327). Flying from Columbia to Tampa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $619). 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 Columbia to Tampa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbia to Tampa. 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 August 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$346Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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