CMH → TPAUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from Columbus to Tampa

831 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Columbus to Tampa at a glance

831 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~75 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA) cover 831 miles (1,337 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Columbus to Tampa covers 831 miles (1,337 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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CMH (0 mi)TPA (831 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 831 miles. Direct carriers include DL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Columbus → Tampa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Columbus → Tampa: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Columbus to Tampa — quick answers

How far is Columbus from Tampa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA) is 831 miles (1,337 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Columbus to Tampa?

The average nonstop flight time from CMH to TPA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Columbus to Tampa?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Columbus → Tampa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~75 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tampa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 18 of 32 routes from Columbus
Airline network
WN: 12 destinations from CMH; DL: 11 destinations from CMH
Alternative origin airports
DAY (Dayton, 71 mi); CAK (Akron, 100 mi); CLE (Cleveland, 112 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Orlando, United States (81 mi); Fort Myers, United States (110 mi); West Palm Beach, United States (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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