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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tampa to Port Columbus Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $176. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Columbus.$168 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Columbus.$176 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sun, 23 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $176, select.
Columbus.$229 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Breeze Airways and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $229, select.
Columbus.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Columbus.$309 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Columbus.$309 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.
Columbus.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Columbus.$323 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $323, select.
Columbus.$324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Columbus.$351 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.
Columbus.$351 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $351, select.
Columbus.$387 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $387, select.
Columbus.$442 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $442, select.
Columbus.$585 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Jun, returning Sun, 13 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 11 Jun, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $585, select.
Columbus.$1,151 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,151, select.
Columbus.$1,279 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Port Columbus.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Port Columbus on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Tampa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,279, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Port Columbus

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tampa to Port Columbus flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Sep
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Oct
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from $323
Dec
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Tampa to Port Columbus: Alternative routes

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Port Columbus

11km from central Columbus
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Columbus Rickenbacker

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Tampa to Columbus: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$168
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week27

Finding cheap flights from Tampa to Port Columbus: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Tampa to Port Columbus is $168. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from Tampa to Port Columbus.
Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways fly direct from Tampa to Port Columbus.
As of July 2026, there are 27 flights per week flying from Tampa to Port Columbus.
The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Port Columbus is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Port Columbus Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Port Columbus but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Columbus is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): What you need to know

  • Tampa's main airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

  • The average time for a direct Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport flight is 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Tampa.

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is the most popular route. There are 13 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 10pm. Choose the first TPA to CMH departure with Southwest Airlines at 5:15am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tampa to CMH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) leave from this terminal.

  • Southwest Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport departing from TPA.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from TPA to CMH.

  • With an impressive 80.63% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Located around 11 kilometres from central Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • 78% of flights that depart Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

About John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Getting from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to central Columbus

  • Central Columbus is around 16 kilometres from John Glenn Columbus International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • $73 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Return flights start at $168. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To find cheap flights from Tampa to CMH, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Tampa to CMH is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

  • July is when most people book flights from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Plan your visit to Columbus in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.

  • Lock in a Tampa to CMH plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Columbus to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF).

More about Columbus

  • Start your Columbus trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Your Columbus trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've done Columbus, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Indianapolis to check off its leading sights. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 257 kilometres north of Columbus, Detroit is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.

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