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Cheap flights from Columbia to Tampa (COU - TPA) from $298

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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
COU — TPA
May 1 — May 81
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The best prices from Columbia Regional to Tampa are usually found in January or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 April 26, 2024.

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Average price

$337

Round-trip from

$198
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa?

Departing on a Sunday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 19% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa?

Users have found that booking a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa at least 46 days early can save you up to 123% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 46 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa for as little as $503 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $629 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Tampa from Columbia, Missouri average $466. You can even find prices in January for less than $466, as users have found deals to Tampa from as low as $260. The month of May appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Tampa from Columbia, Missouri. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (COU - TPA)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Columbia to Tampa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Columbia and Tampa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Sat 6/225:33 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2911:47 amTPA - COU
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$520
Sat 5/255:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/17:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$560
Sat 6/225:33 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:10 amTPA - COU
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$563
Sat 6/2211:42 amCOU - TPA
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:10 amTPA - COU
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$568
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$580
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$583
Thu 5/1612:53 pmCOU - TPA
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$588
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$620
Tue 5/145:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$623

Cheap Columbia to Tampa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to Tampa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Sat 5/255:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/17:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$560
Sat 5/253:04 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:05 amTPA - COU
2 stops9h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$563
Sat 5/253:04 pmCOU - TPA
2 stops8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/11:57 pmTPA - COU
2 stops8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$568
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$580
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$583
Thu 5/1612:53 pmCOU - TPA
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$588
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$620
Tue 5/145:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$623
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - TPA
2 stops7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/219:47 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$628

Columbia to Tampa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and Tampa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Sat 6/225:33 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/2911:47 amTPA - COU
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$520
Sat 5/255:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/17:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$560
Sat 6/225:33 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:10 amTPA - COU
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$563
Sat 6/2211:42 amCOU - TPA
2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/296:10 amTPA - COU
2 stops11h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$568
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$580
Thu 5/1612:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$583
Thu 5/1612:53 pmCOU - TPA
2 stops9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/197:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$588
Tue 5/1412:13 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:14 amTPA - COU
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$620
Tue 5/145:53 pmCOU - TPA
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/217:25 amTPA - COU
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$623

One-way flights to Tampa from Columbia

Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Tampa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Fri 8/166:17 amCOU - TPA
2 stops8h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$298
Fri 8/165:55 amCOU - TPA
2 stops9h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/26$300

Find flights from Columbia to Tampa within your budget

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 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/22

1 stop5h 44m

Tampa

Sat 6/29

1 stop6h 15m

$520

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 5/25

1 stop5h 21m

Tampa

Sat 6/1

1 stop8h 25m

$560

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/22

1 stop5h 44m

Tampa

Sat 6/29

2 stops11h 52m

$563

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Sat 6/22

2 stops11h 35m

Tampa

Sat 6/29

2 stops11h 52m

$568

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 5/16

1 stop7h 14m

Tampa

Sun 5/19

1 stop8h 25m

$580

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 5/16

1 stop7h 14m

Tampa

Sun 5/19

2 stops8h 14m

$583

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Thu 5/16

2 stops9h 56m

Tampa

Sun 5/19

2 stops8h 14m

$588

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Tue 5/14

1 stop6h 14m

Tampa

Tue 5/21

1 stop8h 25m

$620

Columbia RegionalTampa

COU - TPA

COUTPA

Columbia Regional

Tue 5/14

1 stop5h 21m

Tampa

Tue 5/21

2 stops8h 14m

$623

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When is the best time to book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbia to Tampa. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa, you should look to book at least 45 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Tampa. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia, Missouri to Tampa flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Tampa by month

Plan your trip from Columbia to Tampa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbia to Tampa is currently $299 while a round-trip flight costs $578. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa (average of $198). Flying from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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.

January

$202

February

$215

March

$268

April

$245

May

$238

June

$259

July

$251

August

$223

September

$204

October

$198

November

$227

December

$208

Temperature and rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

TPA

Temperature

60.8 - 82.4 °F

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 April 26, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,115 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,115 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,115 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,115 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $520, but on average you can expect to pay $601.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbia, Missouri to Tampa is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $520 on this airline.

  • What does COU to TPA mean?

    Columbia Regional Airport is COU and Tampa Airport is TPA. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Tampa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to Tampa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbia to Tampa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to Tampa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbia to Tampa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to Tampa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbia to Tampa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbia to Tampa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbia, Missouri to Tampa flight deals updated?

    The Columbia, Missouri to Tampa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top airline flying from Columbia to Tampa

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American AirlinesCheapest$297Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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