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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 12:52 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa takes 2h 22m, covering 830 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa range from $266 to $445, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $357 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $254 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $386 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Columbus Airport to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $171 to $1,398. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Columbus Airport to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Columbus Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $73, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa usually depart from Columbus (CMH) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $399, a difference of $74.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Columbus Airport and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Breeze Airways

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 38m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 42m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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.

Among airlines operating Columbus Airport to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. Southwest tends to fly from CMH to TPA nonstop. Delta and American tend to operate the one-stop flights. These flights stop in cities including New York (LGA), Charlotte, CTA, Washington D.C. (DCA), and Philadelphia (PHL). Two-stop flights are often operated by United, with stops in cities including New York (EWR) and Washington D.C. (IAD).

The Long-Term Parking Garage is conveniently located just outside the airport terminal. A spot in this garage costs about $20 per day. Long-term parking takes up levels two through six in this garage. Level five provides parking spots where you can charge your electric car if there is a space available. However, motorcycles cannot park in this garage.

CMH boasts three different hotels right on airport grounds: The Fairfield Inn and Suites Columbus Airport, the Residence Inn Columbus Airport, and the Hampton Inn Columbus Airport. The Fairfield and the Hampton offer free hot breakfast and both have a fitness center. The Fairfield has an indoor pool and the Hampton has an outdoor pool. The Residence Inn has an indoor pool, a meeting space, a putting green, and a free breakfast. All three provide free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle to take you right to your terminal.

Yes. The Jake Brewer USO lounge is staffed by USO volunteers to provide a private, relaxing environment where US military service members and their families can wait for a plane. The lounge provides complimentary refreshments, toiletries, Direct TV, computers and internet access. You can find this lounge where you exit Concourse C by security.