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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa (CMH-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Tampa

Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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4:45 pm - 7:05 pmCMH-TPA
2h 20mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:30 amTPA-CMH
2h 15mnonstop
$137Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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6:55 am - 1:15 pmCMH-TPA
6h 20m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 4:40 pmTPA-CMH
2h 15mnonstop
$147Southwest
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:15 pmCMH-TPA
6h 20m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:45 pmTPA-CMH
6h 25m1 stop
$157Southwest
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
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1:17 pm - 10:22 pmCMH-TPA
9h 05m1 stop
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9:50 am - 7:37 pmTPA-CMH
9h 47m1 stop
$161Breeze Airways
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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6:40 pm - 11:33 pmCMH-TPA
4h 53m1 stop
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5:50 am - 11:41 amTPA-CMH
5h 51m1 stop
Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 1:27 pmCMH-TPA
6h 42m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 9:12 pmTPA-CMH
6h 37m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 10:18 pmCMH-TPA
11h 28m1 stop
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8:27 pm - 9:55 amTPA-CMH
13h 28m1 stop
$165Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sun, Aug 31
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4:53 pm - 11:52 pmCMH-TPA
6h 59m1 stop
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5:50 am - 11:29 amTPA-CMH
5h 39m1 stop
Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
Delta Logo
9:00 am - 1:55 pmCMH-TPA
4h 55m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:29 pmTPA-CMH
6h 29m1 stop
$197Delta
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
12:26 pm - 7:43 pmCMH-TPA
7h 17m1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:39 amTPA-CMH
3h 39m1 stop
$198Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Columbus to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa is July, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $411 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $226, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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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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FAQs for booking Columbus Airport to Tampa flights

  • Can I fly from Columbus to Tampa nonstop?

    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).

  • Where can I park my car long term at CMH?

    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.

  • If I need to catch an early morning flight, are there hotels near or a hotel in the Columbus airport?

    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.

  • Does CMH have a designated lounge for the US military?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa was $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus Airport and Tampa?

    A passport is not required to fly from Columbus Airport to Tampa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    On your way to Tampa, you’ll fly out from Columbus. You’ll be landing at Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Columbus Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Columbus Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Tampa, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Tampa are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $356 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $390 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Columbus Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Columbus Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus Airport and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Columbus Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Columbus Airport to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $98 or less one-way and $147 or less round-trip.
  • Tampa Airport (TPA) is a hub for Southwest Airlines. John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is no longer a hub for any airlines, though it was in the 90s and early 2000s.
  • The Getaway Spa has a spa in every terminal in TPA in case you want to get the kinks out and get re-invigorated before you head into the city. Massages only are offered in the spas in terminals A and F. At the spas in terminals C and E, you can get manicures, pedicures, and massages.
  • CMH provides four different Nursing Rooms for traveling moms who prefer to breastfeed in private or need to pump. These Nursing Rooms can be found at gates A2, B29, and C51. There is also another Nursing Room by the baggage claim for Southwest Airlines.
  • CMH provides an animal relief area outside of the baggage claim areas, so your service animal or pet will have to go before you enter the airport. However, post-security, gate agents can assist travelers with guide dogs or service animals to find a relief area for their animal if necessary.
  • Next to baggage claim carousel 6, CMH provides a meditation and prayer room for people of any and all different faiths. You can find prayer rugs and holy books for many different religions in this inter-faith space of peace and contemplation.

Prefer to fly direct from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

4.0 OkayDavid, Aug 2025DTW - STL
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Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Zero updates from the pilots for 30 minutes in the tarmac

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

Terrible. Still have not received the refund from them. They sent it to some account that I don't even know. Spoke with costumer service and they are unable to help.

I didn’t like it at all. I miss my second flight because of the delay on Allegiant Air now I m stuck in MCO.

Good, but a bit late on take off after loading. Don't like charging for carry ons!

First time flying with them and will definitely fly again in the future. Crew was so nice and friendly, fought was seamless. They are simple planes, no entertainment, but it’s fine for a short flight or if you have personal devices Rates are competitive, and they did so well with keeping the flight on time after a tropical storm, where other airlines had delays and cancellations.

My experience with Spirit was good, but the experience with Kayak was not. Based on the Spirit agent Kayak added an additional charge after purchasing the tickets. When I buy the tickets I paid the total amount and I only pay once. This time they added an additional charge because based on Spirit they partially charge the tickets and I still needed to pay a second time. This is not good at all and Unprofessional

Spirit gets such a bad rap. I have never had a bad experience with them and the crew is always friendly and funny. This trip I had knee replacement surgery surgery 10 weeks ago. It is still a little rough to get get from point a to point b. And Spirit was on top of it. When there was a seat available the stewardess asked me if I wanted to move to an open seat so I could elevate my leg on the empty seat? 5 stars all around. They helped me on and helped me off the plane. I can’t say enough about the crew!!

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

The staff was very sarcastic, the flight was delayed. There was no wi-fi o any type of entertainment. The plane was dirty and we have to wait a long time for the luggage to come out.

Booked through kayak, everything seemed normal but when it came time to go, my flight ticket didn’t exist, so I had to purchase another set of tickets at the airport the day of the flight, for about double. When I reached kayaks customer service, they claimed no responsibility, and pushed me onto another 3rd party booking service, airfare assist, where I have had no luck getting any kind of help or refund. I’ve used kayak many times, but I’ll never again after I’ve been burned by this.

The air fares are good, Charging me for every single thing 😩

I am very happy with my experience with Spirit Airlines. Both flights were on time. Boarding was very pleasant. Crew was very nice. Flights were amazing and we even arrived earlier than the schedule time. I am hoping Spirits keeps on having non stop flight from Ft Lauderdale to Hartford for many years to come.

you guys canceled my flight last minute and lost my luggage.

Crew from Columbus to Atlanta excellent. Flight overall was good. Flight crew from Atlanta to Newark were average probably because they had to deal with overbooked flight and obnoxious people on the flight. Ground crew in terminal needed to do a better job limiting luggage boarding the plane.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

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