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Flight deals from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tampa.R 809 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 809, select.
Tampa.R 911 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 911, select.
Tampa.R 991 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 991, select.
Tampa.R 1,127 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,127, select.
Tampa.R 1,527 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 May.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Fri, 8 May, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,527, select.
Tampa.R 1,831 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,831, select.
Tampa.R 2,423 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct.One-way flight with Allegiant Air.Outbound direct flight with Allegiant Air departs from Columbus Rickenbacker on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in St. Pete–Clearwater International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,423, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International

Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Columbus Rickenbacker to Tampa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than St. Pete–Clearwater International.

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Columbus to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 809
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAllegiant Air
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International is R 2,009. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International.
Allegiant Air flies direct from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International.
As of March 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International.
The cheapest month to fly from Columbus Rickenbacker to St. Pete–Clearwater International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Columbus Rickenbacker Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to St. Pete–Clearwater International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Allegiant Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to St. Pete–Clearwater International.

Flying from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know

  • Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.

  • Columbus and Tampa share the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your LCK to PIE flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Allegiant Air has direct flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates LCK to PIE flights is Allegiant Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 66.67% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport flight is R 809. A return ticket is currently R 2,009. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Score cheap tickets from LCK to PIE by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LCK to PIE.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

  • 66.14% of flights leaving from Rickenbacker International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • Rickenbacker International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport off to an easy start. Just a short drive from LCK, spend the night in Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.

Arriving at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Getting from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa

  • You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • Travelling on public transport takes about 2 hours 10 minutes.

When to fly to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Tampa. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap tickets from LCK to PIE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Tampa, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its leading sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, consider Miami, about 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are the start of reasons to visit.

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