Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Columbus to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–26,500 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 Columbus to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop
From 15,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 17,800 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Columbus to Tampa flight facts
Distance
831 mi
1,337 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Tampa is in the same time zone as Columbus.
Airports in Columbus
CMH · John Glenn Columbus Intl
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Columbus - Sarasota · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Dayton - Tampa · Dayton is 71 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Akron - Tampa · Akron is 99 mi from Columbus
Flights Columbus - Fort Myers · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Flights Cleveland - Tampa · Cleveland is 112 mi from Columbus
Premium cabin flights from Columbus to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
CMH - TPA
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 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 Columbus 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 Columbus to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Columbus to Tampa.
Columbus and Tampa are about 831 miles (1,337 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 831-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 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 Columbus.
Departures from Columbus: John Glenn Columbus Intl (CMH). 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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