Alexandria to Tampa (AEX–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Alexandria to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 644 mi 1h 36m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

AEX–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 644 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AEX–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
221
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric AEX→TPA LFT→TPA BTR→TPA
Distance from AEX 84 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 0 1 1
Flight time 1h 36m 1h 24m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of AEX with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
644 mi / 1,036 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 36m.
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.

AEX–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance644 mi / 1,036 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: AEX
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEX to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 36m. The route covers 644 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, MEM, PBI, DAL, MIA, MCI, MKE, IAD, BWI, BUF, MSP, EWR, JFK, SJU, PDX, BOG, ATL, IAH, DFW and BTR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from TPA to AEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, BTR and JAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 AEX to TPA

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air.

AEX to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to TPA ranges from 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 644 miles (1,036 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Baton Rouge (BTR) and Jackson (JAN).