PIE

$80 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$178
Typical prices: $186-$288
Allegiant Air
Thu 8/30Mon 9/3
LCK - PIE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$84
Typical prices: $114-$178
Allegiant Air
Tue 12/11
LCK - PIE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 2h 16m
Direct flights
+1
Direct flights
+1
When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 32% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
October
Cheapest • 36% price drop
June
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $292 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 23m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Tampa!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Allegiant Air Logo
12:12 pm - 2:25 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 13mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$178Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 30 - Sun, Sep 6
Allegiant Air Logo
12:12 pm - 2:25 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 13mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$186Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Allegiant Air Logo
12:12 pm - 2:25 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 13mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$186Allegiant Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Allegiant Air Logo
12:11 pm - 2:26 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$186Allegiant Air
Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1
Allegiant Air Logo
9:09 pm - 11:32 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 23mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:05 pm - 8:19 pmPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 14mnonstop
$191Allegiant Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
Allegiant Air Logo
12:11 pm - 2:26 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 15mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$195Allegiant Air
Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 3
Allegiant Air Logo
12:12 pm - 2:25 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 13mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
9:10 am - 11:21 amPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$197Allegiant Air
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
Allegiant Air Logo
3:03 pm - 5:19 pmLCK  Columbus Rickenbacker-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
2h 16mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
11:02 am - 1:13 pmPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-LCK Columbus Rickenbacker
2h 11mnonstop
$198Allegiant Air
Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 3:55 pmCMH  Columbus-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
23h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 5:52 pmPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-CMH Columbus
4h 55m1 stop Greenville
$268Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 3:57 pmCMH  Columbus-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
20h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:49 am - 5:52 pmPIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-CMH Columbus
6h 03m1 stop Greenville
$309Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Columbus to Tampa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Columbus to Tampa with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Columbus to Tampa?

Round-trip flights from Columbus to Tampa start at $178. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $186 to $288. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $178 on Allegiant Air.

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

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa at $151 round-trip.
  • February ($372) and December ($338) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 146% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Columbus to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Columbus to Tampa are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 32% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Find deals

Key details for Columbus to Tampa flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus Rickenbacker Airport to Tampa

When to book flights from Columbus to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your Columbus to Tampa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What airlines are available from Columbus to Tampa?

    Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Columbus and Tampa.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Columbus to Tampa?

    Flights from Columbus to Tampa may depart from several airports in Columbus area, including Columbus (CMH) and Columbus Rickenbacker (LCK). Flights usually arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Columbus to Tampa.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Columbus to Tampa?

    On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $235 round-trip, compared to $292 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Columbus to Tampa pass through?

    One-stop flights from Columbus to Tampa most commonly connect through:

    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 29% of one-stop connections

    Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    On the Columbus to Tampa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 43%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $148 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $257: a $109 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Columbus to Tampa?

    A nonstop flight from Columbus to Tampa takes 2h 16m, covering 833 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Columbus to Tampa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Columbus to Tampa:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:12 am and lands at 11:28 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:06 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 16m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Columbus to Tampa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 10% above the route average of $238. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Columbus to Tampa?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Columbus to Tampa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $178 to $758. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Columbus to Tampa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Columbus to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Columbus to Tampa?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 5h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 17m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

  • What car rental options are available at Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE)?

    Tampa St. Petersburg Airport (PIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $30 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Budget
    · Alamo
    · Avis
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    · National

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Columbus to Tampa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Columbus to Tampa range from $186 to $288, with an average of $238 over the past 12 months. Anything below $186 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Columbus to Tampa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $148 - about $109 less than Wednesday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 32% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus to Tampa trip for October. Fares historically average $151 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Tampa?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Columbus to Tampa St. Petersburg Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Columbus to Tampa St. Petersburg

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Tampa St. Petersburg to Columbus

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

See more direct flights

Everything you need to know for your flight from Columbus to Tampa

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Tampa (PIE)