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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $128. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Tampa.$99 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 10, returning Fri, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, Aug 10, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, Aug 14, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $99, select.

Tampa.$100 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 16, returning Thu, Sep 3.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sun, Aug 16, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $100, select.

Tampa.$100 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 27, returning Fri, Aug 14.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, Aug 14, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $100, select.

Tampa.$128 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 27, returning Fri, Jul 31.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.

Tampa.$142 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 29, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Tampa International on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $142, select.

Tampa.$144 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Port Columbus on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Tampa International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Tampa.$155 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Mon, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Tampa International on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $155, select.

Tampa.$158 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

Tampa.$168 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Port Columbus on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Tampa International on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.

Tampa.$170 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $170, select.

Tampa.$173 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 15, returning Thu, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $173, select.

Tampa.$176 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 20, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.

Tampa.$178 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 11, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Fri, Dec 11, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $178, select.

Tampa.$204 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 29, returning Sat, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Port Columbus on Fri, Jan 29, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Tampa International on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $204, select.

Tampa.$205 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 8, returning Wed, Nov 25.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sun, Nov 8, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Inbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departing from St. Pete–Clearwater International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Columbus Rickenbacker.Price includes taxes and charges.From $205, select.

Tampa.$236 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 21, returning Fri, Jan 8.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Port Columbus on Mon, Dec 21, arriving in Tampa International.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Tampa International on Fri, Jan 8, arriving in Port Columbus.Price includes taxes and charges.From $236, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa

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Columbus to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$99
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	26

Finding cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Tampa?

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.

How much are round-trip flights from Columbus to Tampa?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa is $99. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Columbus to Tampa?

2 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus to Tampa.

Which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Tampa?

Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways fly direct from Columbus to Tampa.

How many flights are there a week from Columbus to Tampa?

There are 26 flights per week flying from Columbus to Tampa, as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Tampa?

The cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa is usually August.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Tampa?

If you're flying from Columbus, the cheapest airport near Tampa is St. Pete–Clearwater International – which is 22.4 km away from the center of Tampa. We've found flights to this airport from $99.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Columbus to Tampa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Columbus to Tampa on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Columbus to Tampa?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Columbus to Tampa?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tampa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Tampa?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Tampa?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Columbus to Tampa?

The cheapest airline that flies to Tampa is Allegiant Air.

Traveling from Columbus to Tampa: what you need to know

Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Columbus to Tampa. Explore your options for leaving from Port Columbus Airport (CMH) or Columbus Rickenbacker Airport (LCK), two of the city's main airports.
The major gateways to Tampa are Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
The average time for a direct Columbus to Tampa flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Columbus and Tampa are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
The most popular route for flights from Columbus to Tampa is Port Columbus Airport (CMH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA). There are 11 services that connect the two airports each week.
To ensure you board your Columbus to Tampa flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Tampa

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Flying from Columbus

Port Columbus Airport (CMH)

You can get a direct flight from Columbus to Tampa departing from Port Columbus Airport (CMH). Start your trip at CMH and end it at Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Reserve your Columbus to Tampa plane tickets with Southwest Airlines. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from CMH.
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Columbus to Tampa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Port Columbus Airport:
When it comes to Port Columbus Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.

Arriving in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is approximately 8 kilometers. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there when traveling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Columbus to Tampa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near TPA:
Pick up a Tampa International Airport rental car and explore Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Central Tampa is about 24 kilometers from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE). After your flight from Columbus to Tampa has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
If you hop on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near PIE. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Columbus to Tampa:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or long cab lines. Grab a St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Budget, Alamo and Avis.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from PIE ahead of your arrival. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
The address for St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

March is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Tampa, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Tampa based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Columbus to Tampa ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Tampa

Start your Tampa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Tampa, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Tampa. Around 274 kilometers to the north, popular attractions include St. John's Cathedral, MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometers southeast of Tampa. No journey is complete without dropping by Close Beach, Ocean Dr and Port of Miami.