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$88+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — TPA
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sa 4/18
Sa 4/25
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 März 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mo 4/136:42 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop12h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Do 4/168:31 pm
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop21h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fr 3/279:47 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 3/308:14 am
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mo 5/111:41 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop19h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Do 5/147:59 pm
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop16h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mo 3/239:50 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop9h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Do 3/2610:54 pm
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fr 6/123:22 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop17h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 6/157:20 am
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fr 3/279:47 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
So 3/2910:54 pm
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop18h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mo 4/206:42 pm
CAE
-
TPA
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mo 4/2710:10 am
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
So 4/123:59 pm
CAE
-
TPA
2 stops29h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Fr 4/1710:10 am
TPA
-
CAE
1 stop7h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$232

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 März 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$516
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. 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 März 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Tampa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mi 4/15

2:38 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Tampa

Mi 4/22

1:30 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$353

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Sa 5/9

3:54 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Tampa

So 5/10

5:26 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 49m

$367

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

So 5/24

3:54 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Tampa

Mo 6/1

8:50 am-3:07 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$423
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Do 4/2

5:34 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 18m

Tampa

So 4/5

5:30 am-9:18 am

1 stop3h 48m

$447

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

So 4/12

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Tampa

Fr 4/17

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$537

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Fr 5/29

6:25 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Tampa

Di 6/2

7:35 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$552

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Di 4/7

2:38 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Tampa

Di 4/14

5:02 pm-10:14 am

2 stops17h 12m

$560

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Mi 8/5

6:25 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Tampa

So 8/9

7:35 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$560

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

Di 4/7

2:38 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Tampa

Do 4/9

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$587
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaTampa

CAE - TPA

CAETPA

Columbia Metropolitan

So 3/29

3:30 pm-10:08 am

2 stops18h 38m

$126

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Deals found on 3/17

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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 March.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Tampa (average of $58). Flying from Columbia to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $75). 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 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 März 19, 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
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,473 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,292 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

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 3h 15m. 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 $258 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $320. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbia to Tampa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $139 and $160 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Tampa (average of $58). Flying from Columbia to Tampa in November is currently the most expensive (average of $75). 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 März 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$320Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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