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

TPA Airport Page →
818 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between TPA and LCK. Nearest airports to TPA with scheduled service: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 10 mi) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 40 mi) · Punta Gorda Airport (PGD, 80 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
EYW Key West 7h 33m MX → G4 Key West (EYW) to Columbus flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 7h 43m MX → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Columbus flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h 52m B6MXWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tampa to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
818 mi 2h 1m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and LCK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore TPA Routes LCK Routes TPA Live Flights LCK Live Flights TPA Delays
All flights from Columbus (LCK) Columbus to Tampa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to LCK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
EYW ~7h 33m MYR ~7h 43m FLL ~9h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
271
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → LCK
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
LCK → TPA
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Metric TPA→LCK PIE→LCK SRQ→LCK
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 10 4
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 12m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Columbus flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Rickenbacker International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
818 mi / 1,317 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

TPA–LCK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance818 mi / 1,317 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to LCK flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 818 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Key West, Myrtle Beach and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. 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 TPA to LCK

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to LCK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to LCK is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 818 miles (1,317 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Key West, Myrtle Beach and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).