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1 day a week
You can fly direct with Allegiant Air. Average duration is 2h 17m
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When to book
21 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa

 

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C01  Stone Crown Street-PIE Tampa St. Petersburg
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PIE  Tampa St. Petersburg-C01 Stone Crown Street
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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 with more confidence.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Tampa at $179 round-trip.
•February ($372) and December ($345) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 107% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Columbus to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Columbus to Tampa are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 38% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Columbus to Tampa flights

Low season

December
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 181% increase in travelers.

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.
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Your Columbus to Tampa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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 9:09 am and lands at 11:26 am
    • Latest: departs at 8:58 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 17m.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Columbus to Tampa?

    A nonstop flight from Columbus to Tampa takes 2h 17m, covering 833 miles.

  • 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Columbus to Tampa range from $192 to $293, with an average of $241 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $241 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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.

  • 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 $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Avis
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • National

  • 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).

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Columbus to Tampa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $166 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $257, a difference of $91.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Columbus to Tampa?

    Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Columbus and Tampa.

  • 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.

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 are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $166, about $91 less than Wednesday fares (35% 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 38% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Columbus to Tampa trip for January. Fares historically average $179 round-trip in that month - typically $193 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus to Tampa?

 
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Direct departures

Columbus to Tampa St. Petersburg

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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Direct returns

Tampa St. Petersburg to Columbus

Monday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Wednesday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Thursday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Friday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Saturday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

Sunday

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air

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