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

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Tampa to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 837 mi 2h 15m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and OSU, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to OSU.
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One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
Metric TPA→OSU SRQ→OSU MCO→OSU
Distance from TPA – 40 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 1h 50m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Columbus flights · Orlando (MCO) to Columbus flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
837 mi / 1,347 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.
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–OSU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance837 mi / 1,347 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: OSU
Full nameThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to OSU flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 837 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to OSU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TYS, SAV, CHS, RSW, CLT, MCO, PBI, PIT, TUL, IND, ATL, IAD, FLL, BNA, CVG, AUS, EWR, ROC, PWK, IAH, JFK, ORD, MSP, SLC, LAS, SNA, BZN and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OSU 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 OSU

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

TPA to OSU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to OSU ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 837 miles (1,347 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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