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Flights from Columbia to Tampa

There are no direct flights from Columbia to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 2h 42m door to door (56 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 42m
CAETPAATL

Columbia to Tampa at a glance

Fastest journey2h 42mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Columbia to Tampa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAE Atlanta (ATL) TPA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:00 CAE07:45 ATL0h 45m connection08:30 ATL09:42 TPADelta Air Lines
50 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 42m
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CAE Charlotte (CLT) TPA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Fri20:15 CAE20:51 CLT1h 24m connection22:15 CLT23:35 TPAAmerican Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
687 km427 miles
Journey time
2h 42mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTampa vs Columbia
Currency in Tampa
USD
Airports
CAE → TPA, PIE

Flights from Columbia to Tampa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbia to Tampa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbia to Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 687 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Tampa?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Tampa?
Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

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