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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Columbus (TPA-CMH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Columbus 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 Tampa to Columbus

Sat, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 9:05 amTPA-CMH
2h 15mnonstop
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8:50 am - 11:05 amCMH-TPA
2h 15mnonstop
$137Southwest
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Mon, Jul 21 - Wed, Jul 23
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6:28 am - 11:42 amTPA-CMH
5h 14m1 stop
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5:05 am - 9:27 amCMH-TPA
4h 22m1 stop
Fri, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 4
Breeze Airways Logo
7:05 am - 11:25 amTPA-CMH
4h 20m1 stop
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1:17 pm - 10:28 pmCMH-TPA
9h 11m1 stop
$169Breeze Airways
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Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 12:18 amTPA-CMH
8h 39m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:27 amCMH-TPA
4h 22m1 stop
$176Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 11:53 pmTPA-CMH
3h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 4:31 pmCMH-TPA
5h 27m1 stop
$182American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 12:18 amTPA-CMH
8h 06m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 9:27 amCMH-TPA
4h 22m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
7:09 am - 12:43 pmTPA-CMH
5h 34m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 12:25 amCMH-TPA
6h 26m1 stop
$187American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 7
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 12:40 amTPA-CMH
5h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:26 am - 4:54 pmCMH-TPA
6h 28m1 stop
$192Delta
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Sun, Jul 13 - Sun, Jul 20
Breeze Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:45 pmTPA-CMH
5h 45m1 stop
Breeze Airways Logo
9:20 am - 4:56 pmCMH-TPA
7h 36m1 stop
$194Breeze Airways
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
Delta Logo
12:34 pm - 5:33 pmTPA-CMH
4h 59m1 stop
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7:58 pm - 12:14 amCMH-TPA
4h 16m1 stop
$197Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Columbus flights

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

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Planning a trip from Tampa to Columbus? 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 Tampa to Columbus?

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

For Tampa to Columbus, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbus back to Tampa, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport, 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 Tampa to Columbus Airport is July, where tickets cost $217 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $397 and $369 respectively.

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

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 $217, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Columbus Airport, 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 Tampa to Columbus Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Tampa to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to Columbus 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 Tampa to Columbus flights

  • Is there public transportation from Tampa to Tampa International Airport (TPA)?

    Yes, Tampa International Airport (TPA) is connected to downtown Tampa with numerous transportation options, including buses, taxis, and trains. It takes about 11min to get to Tampa International Airport by taxi. The Express Tampa free shuttle train takes 30min to cover the same distance. The train regularly runs every 15-30min between TPA Airport and downtown Tampa.

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?

    It is possible to arrange special assistance before the scheduled flight to move through the TPA airport easily and through security to your gate. The airport is equipped with wheelchair-accessible restrooms and shuttles and extra assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. As for the arrival airport, Columbus International Airport (CMH) also has wheelchair-accessible services upon request.

  • What is the most efficient way to travel from Columbus International Airport (CMH) to downtown Columbus?

    There are several ways to get to downtown Columbus from Columbus International Airport (CMH). A bus takes approximately 16min to get to downtown Columbus and is less expensive. Alternatively, you can opt for taxis, Lyft and Uber, which take approximately 8min to cover the same distance.

  • Can I sleep at Columbus International Airport (CMH)?

    Yes, sleeping at Columbus International Airport (CMH) is possible if you arrive late and can't find a hotel where you can spend the night. However, note that the lights are left on throughout the night, so ensure that you carry eyeshades to avoid waking up with dark under eye circles. However, if you want comfortable and uninterrupted sleep, there are multiple hotels within and near the airport where you can spend the night.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Columbus Airport was $43 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Columbus are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $351 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 $337 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Tampa to Columbus.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Tampa 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 Tampa to Columbus?

    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 Columbus with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and CMH 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 Tampa to Columbus?

    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 Columbus from Tampa 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 Tampa to Columbus Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $167 or less round-trip.
  • Passengers can take advantage of lounges available in the departure and arrival airports. There are numerous airline lounges at Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Columbus International Airport (CMH) lounges, offering excellent services, including meals and drinks. Note that these airline lounges have different rules and regulations so be sure to contact them and check before booking for their services.
  • For those in Columbus International Airport (CMH) with infants, the terminals are equipped with comfortable nursing suites to make minors and their mothers comfortable before boarding their flight. The nursing suites features comfortable baby changing table, seat and a sink.
  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) has several banking ATM services for travelers who want to withdraw money for their needs at the airport. However, it is vital to note that there are service fees for each withdrawal, so be sure to call your bank for fee schedules and daily withdrawal limits.
  • With numerous relaxation areas within Tampa International Airport (TPA) offering top-notch spa services, you will find one that matches your needs. Look no further than Getaway Spa at Airside C and E. You can also take advantage of the new outdoor courtyards near the Main Terminal if you want fresh air.
  • Columbus Airport (CMH) features multiple designated work stations with power outlets and USB charging ports located throughout the airport terminals. So, passengers looking to catch up on unfinished work can utilize these working stations. The best part is that you can log into the complimentary Wi-Fi and stay connected with friends and family.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Columbus?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Columbus. 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 4273 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

6.0 GoodStyron, Jun 2025SRQ - MDW
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Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

Flight was an hour late, who knows why. It was OK, nothing outstanding.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Friendly flight attendants, smooth 8-9 hours flight. Economy seats are small and uncomfortable as usual.

Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

I was late from Jacksonville, FL but the limited interaction I had with the Philly crew was great.

The delays and cancellations kept me stuck in Miami for an additional 24 hours, and the whole thing seemed extremely disorganized

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Flight was late and missed connecting flight. They could have better accommodated, but instead did an overnight and had to arrive the next afternoon.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

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.

They boarded passengers that sat in the back of the plane first, making boarding very efficient.

I didn't even take this flight. My plans changed and I couldn't get ahold of customer service and the website kept breaking down during the attempt to change the flight. I wound up taking another airline entirely and eating the cost.

The worst flying experience ever 3 delays. No accommodations. Had to deboard the plane after being delayed.

Flight was on time and was not crowded. Flight attendants were very understanding of my wife’s back problems.

The flight was canceled and was bounced around time wise with my elderly parents. That being said the gentleman in custody service was amazingly helpful

It amaze me how other airlines leave on time and Spirit always have some type of delay. I’ve flown with Spirit many times, but it reached a point I’d rather pay twice the amount and not deal with this corporation they never do nothing to reimburse people for their time or headaches.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

Spirit charges you to breathe in their presence. They have you pick and buy your seat in advance and then I got bumped from the seat I paid for because THEY overbooked the flight by a dozen people. they do not provide any entertainment, they do not provide even a small cup of water - you have to pay for everything. I will never fly Spirit again.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

The seats! Do not nickel and dime! Be transparent about all your fees!

Not great. Overpriced and charge you for everything. All but breathing was an extra charge. Never again! Oh if you didn’t check a carry on, you couldn’t use the overhead bins. Crew said those spaces were not available. Personal items MUST go on floor. Yet, there was only 50% capacity at best! So ridiculous.

why's KAYAK involved? why'd Spirit charge me $19.72 on Apr 28 and $4.49 on May 1 ? And ironically my credit card had to be cancelled after trip due to a bogus charge, wonder if using it on the plane enabled a scammer to get it.

why's KAYAK involved? why'd Spirit charge me $19.72 on Apr 28 and $4.49 on May 1 ?

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