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$50+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa (TPA)

CMH — TPA
Dec 12 — Dec 191
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa

Thu 12/105:32 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Sun 12/138:41 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 11/11$171
Sat 12/197:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Fri 12/254:33 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 11/8$172
Wed 12/167:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Wed 1/62:15 pm -
1 stop4h 16m
Deal found 11/7$173
Fri 11/2710:28 am -
1 stop7h 22m
Wed 12/27:52 pm -
1 stop20h 56m
Deal found 11/7$174
Thu 11/2610:28 am -
1 stop20h 42m
Tue 12/17:52 pm -
2 stops16h 45m
Deal found 11/9$175
Fri 12/46:32 pm -
1 stop3h 59m
Sun 12/68:41 am -
1 stop8h 06m
Deal found 11/10$177
Sat 12/57:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Sun 12/1311:44 pm -
2 stops36h 14m
Deal found 11/7$178
Mon 12/77:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 27m
Mon 12/144:33 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 11/9$181
Wed 12/21:32 pm -
1 stop17h 38m
Mon 12/711:11 pm -
2 stops12h 47m
Deal found 11/9$182
Sat 12/197:26 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Thu 12/248:38 am -
1 stop10h 15m
Deal found 11/8$183
Thu 12/35:33 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Sat 12/53:58 pm -
2 stops20h 44m
Deal found 11/7$184
Fri 11/2711:57 am -
1 stop5h 53m
Thu 12/311:44 pm -
1 stop10h 28m
Deal found 11/7$246

Find flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$50
(WAYA)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369
From Columbus to Tampa
One-way flight from Columbus to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 12/19

7:26 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$93

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 11/27

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

ColumbusTampa

LCK Columbus Rickenbacker - TPA Tampa

LCKTPA

Columbus Rickenbacker

Tue 11/24

1:45 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop24h 24m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

ColumbusTampa

LCK Columbus Rickenbacker - TPA Tampa

LCKTPA

Columbus Rickenbacker

Thu 12/10

3:47 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 4/3

7:23 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 11/30

7:35 pm-10:02 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 12/19

7:00 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 12/17

5:10 am-7:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

ColumbusTampa

LCK Columbus Rickenbacker - TPA Tampa

LCKTPA

Columbus Rickenbacker

Sun 12/13

3:47 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop22h 22m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

ColumbusTampa

CMH Columbus - TPA Tampa

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sat 2/13

8:55 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Tampa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Tampa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $268). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to TPA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus to Tampa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Columbus to Tampa flights typically cost between $244 and $606 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $169 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 4-Jan 8).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Tampa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Tampa, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Tampa?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Tampa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Tampa, such as Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

James,Oct 2026

RSW - RDU

The plane was clean and modern. The crew was excellent. The flight left early and arrived ~ 30 mintues early. As such, our bags were delayed in arriving. Food (snacks) were average.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Columbus?

    Most people fly into Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight to Tampa from Columbus. On average, Tampa has 3 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 8 airlines. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Tampa?

    Departing from Columbus to Tampa will take you 6h 05m. The distance from Columbus to Tampa is about 830 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Frontier, at $80, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways. Frontier is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $44 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Breeze Airways from $78 and Allegiant Air from $84 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Tampa is generally $250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $118 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $268). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$98Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$157Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$230Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$266Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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