Fort Worth to Tampa (AFW–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 6h 58m AA → AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 13m SY → F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
GRK Fort Cavazos ~4h 19m → KG Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Tampa flights
CHS Charleston ~5h 1m → MX Charleston (CHS) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin ~5h 6m BVN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
STL St Louis ~5h 20m SY → WN St Louis (STL) to Tampa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~5h 25m → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 51m → DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
LBB Lubbock ~5h 57m EM → Lubbock (LBB) to Tampa flights
CLE Cleveland ~6h 9m TSU → F9 Cleveland (CLE) to Tampa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
GRK ~4h 19m CHS ~5h 1m AUS ~5h 6m STL ~5h 20m PIT ~5h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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
AFW → TPA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
TPA → AFW
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tampa from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric AFW→TPA FTW→TPA DFW→TPA
Distance from AFW – 12 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 13
Weekly flights – 1 184
Fort Worth (FTW) to Tampa flights · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights · Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Tampa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
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

AFW–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 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 AFW to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia and Harry Reid.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from TPA to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, DFW and DAL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).