Columbus to Tampa (OSU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Columbus to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
837 mi 2h 2m nonstop

OSU–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSU → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → OSU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric OSU→TPA CMH→TPA LUK→TPA
Distance from OSU 11 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 18 1
Flight time 2h 2m 2h 4m 1h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as Columbus.
OSU: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
837 mi / 1,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

OSU–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance837 mi / 1,347 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: OSU
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 837 miles.
Yes, return flights from TPA to OSU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CMH, LUK and CAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from OSU to TPA

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to TPA is about 2 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 837 miles (1,347 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (CMH), Cincinnati (LUK) and Akron (CAK).