Cheap Flights from Columbia to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Columbia to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Columbia to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Columbia to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 19,500–44,800 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Columbia to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-12-29
CAE - TPA
Economy | 2 Stops
From 19,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-29
CAE - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 41,100 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-28
CAE - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $5.6
Columbia to Tampa flight facts
Distance
420 mi
677 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Tampa is in the same time zone as Columbia.
Airports in Columbia
CAE · Columbia Metropolitan
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbia - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Charlotte - Tampa · Charlotte is 89 mi from Columbia
Flights Greenville - Tampa · Greenville is 91 mi from Columbia
Flights Charleston - Tampa · Charleston is 95 mi from Columbia
Flights Columbia - Gainesville · Gainesville is 120 mi from Tampa
Flights Hilton Head Island - Tampa · Hilton Head Island is 121 mi from Columbia
Premium cabin flights from Columbia to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
CAE - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 44,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-29
CAE - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 41,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
CAE - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 44,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Columbia to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Columbia to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbia to Tampa.
Columbia and Tampa are about 420 miles (677 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 420-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is in the same time zone as Columbia.
Departures from Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan (CAE). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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