CMH - TPA

$55 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa

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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Overall average: $374
Breeze Airways
Thu 2/5Sat 2/7
CMH - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$199
Typical prices: $284-$351
Southwest
Fri 1/9Mon 1/12
CMH - TPA • Non-stop
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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

Thu, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 7
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12:55 pm - 10:28 pmCMH-TPA
9h 33m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:27 pmTPA-CMH
6h 27m1 stop
$173Breeze Airways
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Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2
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12:03 pm - 11:01 pmCMH-TPA
10h 58m2 stops
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5:45 am - 10:47 amTPA-CMH
5h 02m1 stop
$175Frontier
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Fri, Dec 19 - Wed, Dec 24
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5:35 pm - 12:26 amCMH-TPA
6h 51m1 stop
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8:31 am - 5:33 pmTPA-CMH
9h 02m1 stop
$176Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 14
Breeze Airways Logo
8:39 am - 5:20 pmCMH-TPA
8h 41m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:27 pmTPA-CMH
6h 27m1 stop
$178Breeze Airways
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Logo
12:03 pm - 6:25 pmCMH-TPA
6h 22m1 stop
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5:35 am - 10:48 amTPA-CMH
5h 13m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11
Frontier Logo
7:58 pm - 5:31 amCMH-TPA
9h 33m1 stop
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5:35 am - 10:48 amTPA-CMH
5h 13m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:23 amCMH-TPA
26h 08m2 stops
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5:45 am - 10:47 amTPA-CMH
5h 02m1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Fri, Dec 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:21 pmCMH-TPA
17h 21m2 stops
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9:50 am - 8:13 pmTPA-CMH
10h 23m1 stop
$186Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
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1:00 pm - 10:00 pmCMH-TPA
9h 00m1 stop
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6:10 am - 8:25 amTPA-CMH
2h 15mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 14
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6:00 am - 4:06 pmCMH-TPA
10h 06m1 stop
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11:00 am - 10:58 amTPA-CMH
23h 58m1 stop
$188Multiple Airlines
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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 October, where tickets cost $244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $420 and $389 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $302 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% 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 $55 for a one-way ticket and $173 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus Airport to Tampa?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus Airport and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this 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, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Tampa are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $218 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $352 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 $99 or less one-way and $268 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 4248 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

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.

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

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.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Very good but wish they had the seat-back video screens for movies & games

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

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.

Excellent flight and even arrived 23 min early. No entertainment , or wi fi on board, but I downloaded a couple of movies beforehand which kept me entertained. Really like flying Allegiant airlines.

WE were delayed about an hour and never any communications from the employees working the gate. We also were moved to a total of three gates.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

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 pilot would speak it was painfully load a d the crew had to know this! Maybe the were hesitant to tell him. It was just a mediocre experience and I was in Spirit first class!

My flight was cancelled last minute and I had to pay $1600 for flights, when my original flights were $300. It was a terrible experience.

Excessive fees for flight delays. What a Scam. I was not able to attend the wedding I needed to go.

It was terrible, we had to board and unboard the flight with a hour delay that caused me to miss an appointment and a surprise for my wife

Great! I intend to use Spirit for future flights. No complaints .

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Very easy boarding! Crew was fantastic and offered us refreshments quickly and efficiently. Quick, nice flight!

My baggage broke and they did not offer me anything. No conversation

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