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Direct flights from Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 50% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,337 km, an estimated 2 hours 13 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Columbus and Tampa. Updated 16 October 2026 at 02:52 UTC.
Today, CMH → TPA
Thu 15 Oct · local times- 05:00 WN1377Southwest On scheduleGate A2 TPA 07:15scheduled
- 14:55 WN1491Southwest Departed Landed 19:05 +115
- 22:00 WN1278Southwest Departed TPA est. 00:27 +7In the air · sched 00:20
Checked CMH board 22:52 · TPA board 22:39
of the last 8 operated CMH → TPA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +18 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
The week
scheduled departures · origin local timeEach mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at CMH and TPA: 43% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +16 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Columbus to Tampa route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop CMH to TPA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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Pro Flight Search — Columbus (CMH) to Tampa (TPA) route reliability, measured from operated flights on official airport boards.
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CMH to TPA questions
Is CMH–TPA running on time right now?
Significant delay risk. The departure side at CMH is the weaker end, route health score 49/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on CMH–TPA?
Operators schedule evening departures around 18:30 from CMH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the TPA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from CMH to TPA?
Great-circle distance is 1,337 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 124–145 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does CMH–TPA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 24 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.