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

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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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 3m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 4h 21m CMUA CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 17m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 9h 12m KG F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
MEM Memphis ~4h 24m KG MX Memphis (MEM) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas ~4h 37m WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
GRK Fort Cavazos ~4h 38m KG Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Tampa flights
STL St Louis ~5h 34m ZW WN St Louis (STL) to Tampa flights
MCI Kansas City ~5h 35m UAWN Kansas City (MCI) to Tampa flights
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 16m ZW WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights
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Alexandria to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 644 mi 1h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

AEX–TPA had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 644 miles in 1h 32m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AEX–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 0 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AEX → TPA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
Return
TPA → AEX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AEX delays → TPA delays →

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 2 4
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 50m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 67%
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 32m 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.

AEX–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance644 mi / 1,036 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 644 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AEX to TPA: Key Lime Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
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.
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 AEX to TPA

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AEX to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to TPA is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 644 miles (1,036 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Baton Rouge (BTR) and Jackson (JAN).