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$53+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa (TPA)

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CMH — TPA
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Tue 2/18
Tue 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Tampa are usually found in October or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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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 February 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Cheapflightsfares)

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December

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October

Average price

$347
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/169:36 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/205:45 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/13$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/169:21 pmCMH - TPA
2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/199:50 amTPA - CMH
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/79:20 amCMH - TPA
1 stop7h 36mBreeze Airways
Sun 8/107:00 amTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 45mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/12$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/75:35 amCMH - TPA
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Fri 3/146:10 amTPA - CMH
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/13$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/97:50 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Mon 3/106:43 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/13$305
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/137:45 pmCMH - TPA
1 stop15h 12mSun Country Air
Sat 4/198:50 pmTPA - CMH
1 stop21h 56mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/11$365

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2025.

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Columbus

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Tampa

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Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 3/16

9:36 pm-9:10 am

1 stop11h 34m

Tampa

Thu 3/20

5:45 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 58m

$184

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 3/16

9:21 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Tampa

Wed 3/19

9:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$193

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 3/7

5:35 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Fri 3/14

6:10 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$297

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 3/9

7:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

Tampa

Mon 3/10

6:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$305

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Thu 3/27

9:21 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop25h 38m

Tampa

Sun 3/30

7:00 am-8:42 pm

1 stop13h 42m

$362

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 4/13

7:45 pm-10:57 am

1 stop15h 12m

Tampa

Sat 4/19

8:50 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop21h 56m

$365

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Wed 4/9

1:20 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$53

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Sun 5/11

9:15 am-10:57 pm

3 stops37h 42m

$131

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 3/7

5:35 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$149

ColumbusTampa

CMH - TPA

CMHTPA

Columbus

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$194

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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 February 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Columbus to Tampa, you should look to book at least 27 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 February 13, 2025.

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 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Tampa flight should consider departing on Friday 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 February 13, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
149 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,694 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,831 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,467 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

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 2 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 8 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 $184, 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 45% 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 $53 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $149 and United Airlines from $194 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    While on average a flight from Columbus to Tampa is generally $322, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $73. When looking at the most popular route, (Columbus - Tampa), you can expect to pay $126 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 North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center are the most popular attractions in Charlotte if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center can be visited by traveling about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those landing in Charlotte looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $44 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa

Discover the top 8 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$96Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$160Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$189Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$249Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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