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$59+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa (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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — TPA
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Mon 12/2
Mon 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Tampa are usually found in January or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 November 27, 2024.

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One-way from

$59
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 27, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:57 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop18h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/174:20 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop27h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/26$215
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/59:20 amCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 47mBreeze Airways
Sun 12/810:40 amTPA - CMH
1 stop9h 51mBreeze Airways
Deal found 11/27$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/199:20 amCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/205:31 amTPA - CMH
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/138:40 pmCMH - TPA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Tue 12/178:00 amTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/26$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/27. 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.
Mon 12/166:00 amCMH - TPA
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/179:00 amTPA - CMH
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/27$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:55 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Wed 1/16:00 amTPA - CMH
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/26$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Sat 12/216:00 amCMH - TPA
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/2410:22 amTPA - CMH
2 stops6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$441

Find flights from Columbus to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 2,692,183 searches. Data last updated November 27, 2024.

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ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 12/13

8:57 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop18h 06m

Tampa

Tue 12/17

4:20 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop27h 49m

$215

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 12/5

9:20 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Tampa

Sun 12/8

10:40 am-8:31 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$216

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 1/17

6:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Tampa

Fri 1/24

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$217

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 1/13

6:30 am-8:50 pm

2 stops14h 20m

Tampa

Thu 1/16

7:00 am-8:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$221

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 2/17

2:04 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Tampa

Fri 2/21

9:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$294

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 1/13

2:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Tampa

Fri 1/31

3:00 pm-11:34 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$338

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Mon 1/20

7:20 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$59

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 12/17

8:59 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$69

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Tue 1/7

6:04 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 18m

$79

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 12/19

9:20 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$86

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Tampa

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Tampa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Columbus to Tampa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Tampa, you should look to book at least 43 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 month to book a flight from Columbus to Tampa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 27, 2024.

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 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Tampa. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 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 November 27, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from Columbus to Tampa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,979 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,730 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,146 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
127 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

9.0

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Tampa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 inbound flight from Columbus per day from 7 airlines. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $215, was found to be the cheapest airline from Columbus to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 30% 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 $59 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $69 and American Airlines from $79 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Tampa is generally $332, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $147. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $171 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Columbus to Tampa?

    Most of the time, Columbus to Tampa flights that have layovers will stop in Charlotte.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Charlotte?

    Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and Ovens Auditorium can be visited by traveling about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $51 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Columbus to Tampa flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Columbus to Tampa is Atlanta.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Columbus to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 2,692,183 searches. Data last updated November 27, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$96Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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