Tampa to Columbus (TPA–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h15-2h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Columbus from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CMH | SRQ→CMH | MCO→CMH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 16 | 84 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 25m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 831 miles (1,337 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ROA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).