Cheap flight deals from Tampa (TPA) to Columbus (CSG)

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Columbus Airport Information

Orbitz.com makes it easy to find cheap flights to Columbus, Georgia. The website searches flights on your travel dates to find tickets with a low fare. Columbus Airport is located at 3250 West Britt David Road, six miles from downtown Columbus. Whether you're on an international or domestic flight, you'll change planes in Dallas or Atlanta. American Eagle has flights from Dallas, and Delta Connection has flights from Atlanta.

Transportation from the Airport

You can take a cab from the airport into Columbus. A cab fare costs $2 for the first 1/3 of a mile and $.60 for every 1/3 of a mile after that. The airport houses five car-rental companies at the east end of the terminal. If you use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car, you won't have to fill out the paperwork when you arrive.

Climate in Columbus

During the winter months, the low temperatures average in the high 30s, and the high temperatures range from the high 50s to the low 60s. The summer months are hot and humid-the low temperatures range from the high 60s to the low 70s, and the high temperatures average in the low 90s. At times, the city has temperatures over 100°F. If you want mild weather for your trip, use Orbitz.com to schedule your trip during the spring or fall.

Highlights and Attractions

The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus and The Columbus Museum are popular attractions in the area. The Columbus Black Heritage Tours also offers information on two dozen sites related to the area's black history. You can use the information to take a self-guided driving tour of the area. Orbitz.com does more than find cheap flights to Columbus. The website can handle all your travel requirements.