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$129+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
COU — TPA
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
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 July 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/1411:15 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 10/174:30 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:15 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop7h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 9/611:47 am
TPA
-
COU
2 stops10h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/111:15 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop5h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 10/64:30 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop7h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 10/1411:15 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops11h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 10/216:15 am
TPA
-
COU
2 stops9h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:15 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops8h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 9/286:00 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/123:16 pm
COU
-
TPA
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Tue 12/154:25 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop6h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/319:01 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 11/68:30 am
TPA
-
COU
2 stops13h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/319:01 am
COU
-
TPA
2 stops11h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 11/119:17 am
TPA
-
COU
2 stops12h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:55 am
COU
-
TPA
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Wed 9/94:23 pm
TPA
-
COU
1 stop7h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$418

Find flight deals from Columbia to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (COU) 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$438

Good round-trip deal

$232 or less
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One-way flight from Columbia Regional to Tampa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Tampa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/14

11:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Sat 10/17

4:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$318

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/14

11:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Wed 10/21

7:26 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$318

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Tue 10/20

6:15 am-8:23 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Tampa

Wed 10/28

4:25 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$324

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Fri 10/2

11:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Wed 10/7

7:26 am-2:38 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$333

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Wed 10/21

11:15 am-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 17m

Tampa

Mon 10/26

4:25 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$404

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 9/10

6:15 am-3:28 pm

2 stops8h 13m

Tampa

Sat 9/12

12:20 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$404

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 8/15

6:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Tampa

Mon 8/24

4:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$454
Quickest round-trip

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 10/1

11:15 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

Mon 10/5

6:00 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$459

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 8/13

6:15 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Tampa

Thu 8/20

4:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$472

ColumbiaTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Fri 8/21

6:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Tampa

Mon 8/24

4:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$516

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Deals found on 7/24

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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 July.
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.

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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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (average of $308). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $765). 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 July 28, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbia to Tampa, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 can get you from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in just under 5h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 933 mi between Columbia, Missouri and Tampa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 $308 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $328. You may be able to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (average of $308). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $765). 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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