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Flights from Tampa to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Tampa to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 02m door to door (134 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 02m
TPACAEATL

Tampa to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 02mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Tampa to Columbia

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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TPA Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon16:45 TPA18:02 ATL0h 58m connection19:00 ATL19:47 CAEDelta Air Lines
125 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 02m
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TPA Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat11:00 TPA12:26 CLT2h 04m connection14:30 CLT14:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 57m
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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
3h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Tampa
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
TPA, PIE → CAE

Flights from Tampa to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tampa to Columbia?
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 Tampa to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 687 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Columbia?
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 Tampa and Columbia?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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