Albuquerque to Tampa (ABQ–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
1,495 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AUS Austin 5h AACSIWN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 5h 5m WN → EJMWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 5h 5m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 14m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 25m ACCMEK → CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 5h 28m WN → AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 2m ACCMUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 10m AAASPD → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 6h 20m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albuquerque to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,495 mi 2h 57m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ABQ and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Tampa (TPA) Tampa to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
AUS ~5h 0m HOU ~5h 5m DAL ~5h 5m DFW ~5h 14m STL ~5h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,430
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → TPA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
79%
Return
TPA → ABQ
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → TPA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,495 mi / 2,406 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABQ–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,495 mi / 2,406 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albuquerque International Sunport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,495 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from TPA to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABQ to TPA

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABQ to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABQ to TPA is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,495 miles (2,406 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, William P. Hobby and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.