Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip flights $140
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa is currently $140
Cheapest one-way flight $70
Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Columbus to Tampa is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights $317
Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa is currently $317
Last-minute weekend getaway $222
Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Columbus to Tampa is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights $479
Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Sun, Apr 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa is currently $479
Fastest flight 2 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Columbus to Tampa takes 2 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $140–190
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $245–365

Popular airlines from Columbus to Tampa

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $312
    Typical price: $215–460
    19 weekly nonstop flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
    474 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
  • Delta
    from $337
    Typical price: $230–600
    651 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
  • American
    from $337
    Typical price: $215–455
    636 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
  • United
    from $337
    Typical price: $290–550
    309 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
  • Spirit
    from $436
    Typical price: $185–450
    20 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every day
  • Frontier
    from $160
    Typical price: $180–475
    17 weekly connecting flights
    CMH - TPA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Columbus

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 14 min 6 mi
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
    Columbus United States 21 min 11 mi
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 3 hr 10 min 156 mi
  • Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
    Cincinnati United States 1 hr 54 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 1 hr 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Columbus to Tampa

The cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $190.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Tampa is $312, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Columbus to Tampa is $436, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Tampa is $160, flying from May 8 to May 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa starts at $140 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Fri, May 8.
2 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Columbus to Tampa.
Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Columbus to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Columbus to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Columbus to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 19 nonstop flights and 474 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 651 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa are:
  • American offers 636 connecting flights per week. American flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • United offers 309 connecting flights per week. United flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • Spirit offers 20 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
  • Frontier offers 17 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Columbus and Tampa.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Columbus to Tampa is $312, flying from May 8 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest United flight from Columbus to Tampa is $337, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Columbus to Tampa is $436, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Columbus to Tampa is $160, flying from May 8 to May 10.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to Tampa.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Tampa at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.
Southwest flies direct from Columbus to Tampa.
  • There are 19 Southwest direct flights from Columbus to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Columbus to Tampa on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Columbus and Tampa start at $317 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Columbus to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Columbus and Tampa start at $479 from Fri, Apr 24 to Sun, Apr 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Columbus and Tampa start at $140 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.
To book business class trips from Columbus to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Columbus and Tampa starts at $222 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Columbus and Tampa at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 19.
To find last-minute flight deals from Columbus to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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