Tampa to Columbus (TPA–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–CMH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 831 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 33 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h06-2h23 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 2 | BCS3 | 2h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CMH | PIE→CMH | SRQ→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 1h 58m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 49% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · CMH: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to CMH
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to CMH is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).