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

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✈ Nonstop
WN1153
WN Southwest
737
6:10 AM
EDT
8:25 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4548
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
EDT
9:00 AM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN800
WN Southwest
B38M
10:20 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN669
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
EDT
11:55 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN363
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
EDT
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1315
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
EDT
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1431
WN Southwest
B38M
3:15 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN1317
WN Southwest
7S7
5:25 PM
EDT
7:40 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3853
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 PM
EDT
10:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN4580
WN Southwest
738
9:15 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Tampa to Columbus
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 831 mi 2h 15m nonstop 111 1-stop hubs

TPA–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 111 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 737, 7M8, B38M 2h15-2h20 64%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to CMH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
111
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,473
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Columbus from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric TPA→CMH SRQ→CMH MCO→CMH
Distance from TPA 40 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 8
Weekly flights 19 6 60
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 25m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
831 mi / 1,337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m.
Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance831 mi / 1,337 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 20 return
1-stop connections111 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CMH
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 20m. The route covers 831 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from TPA to CMH. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, AGS, CHA, ROA, CRG, OSU, GSO, MGW, SDF, BHM, DAY, LEX, JAX, TYS, SUA, APF, PBI, SAV, BCT, MNZ, RSW, MLB, PIT, ECP, NAS, TMB, CRW, OPF, MEM, RIC, MCO, CVG, CLE, PTK, ACY, BUF, TEB, ILM, ROC, CAK, MKE, PWK, GRR, GPT, HPN, EYW, SAT, PNS, BED, NEW, OKC, SGR, FTY, RST, MHT, GCM, MCI, PWM, XNA, BTV, EGE, PSM, BZN, IND, SCF, ELP, VNY, YYC, SNA, PDX, YYZ, ORD, ATL, BOS, BWI, MIA, IAD, DTW, IAH, LTN, DEN, SLC, STL, BNA, CLT, JFK, DAL, FLL, DCA, EWR, CHS, DFW, ZRH, LGA, HOU, PHL, BDL, RDU, LAS, PHX, MSP, MDW, ORF, LAX, SFO, SEA, AUS, GSP, SAN, YUL and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CMH to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, MCO and RSW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 TPA to CMH

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to CMH ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

111 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).