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$298+ Cheap flights from Columbia, MO to Tampa (COU - 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — TPA
Apr 14 — Apr 211
Tue 4/14
Tue 4/21
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 March 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/88:00 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1512:00 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop10h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/86:00 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops9h 52m
American Airlines
Wed 4/151:55 pm
TPA
-
COU
2 stops8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$319
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/210:08 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops8h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 4/76:00 am
TPA
-
COU
1 stop6h 36m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/14$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 3/255:39 pm
COU
-
TPA
1 stop5h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 3/315:54 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/11$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 5/158:00 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops11h 57m
United Airlines
Sat 5/237:35 am
TPA
-
COU
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$372

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$298
(United Airlines)
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Wed 4/8

11:30 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Tampa

Wed 4/15

9:05 am-9:03 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$314

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Fri 3/27

12:27 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

1:30 pm-8:26 pm

2 stops7h 56m

$344

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Fri 5/15

8:00 am-8:57 pm

2 stops11h 57m

Tampa

Sat 5/23

7:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$372

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Wed 3/25

12:27 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Tampa

Tue 3/31

11:15 am-8:26 pm

2 stops10h 11m

$389
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Tue 8/25

11:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Tampa

Sat 8/29

4:30 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$398

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 4/18

3:23 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Tampa

Tue 4/21

9:05 am-9:03 pm

2 stops12h 58m

$424

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 4/2

9:02 am-7:31 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Tampa

Tue 4/7

5:00 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$446
Cheapest one-way

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sun 4/12

3:23 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$298
Quickest one-way

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Mon 3/30

5:39 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 33m

$363

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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

*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, Missouri-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia, Missouri-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia, Missouri-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia, Missouri-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, Missouri-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (average of $322). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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 March 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Tampa, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

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, Missouri to Tampa?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in just under 7h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 01m. There are 933 mi between Columbia, Missouri and Tampa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $248 on this airline.

  • 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, Missouri to Tampa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (average of $322). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $710). 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 Columbia to Tampa

Discover the top airline 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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