Albany to Tampa (ALB–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,132 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 33m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN532
WN Southwest
73H
1:10 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4406
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4221
WN Southwest
73H
11:45 AM
EDT
2:35 PM
EDT
2h 50m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4537
WN Southwest
7M8
12:45 PM
EDT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 45m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m WN F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 50m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 53m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 55m G4WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 4h 57m AAAS AAWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 5h 18m SNUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
LGA New York 5h 20m DLEJA AADLPD New York (LGA) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 5h 28m AFAMDL AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 38m ADB6G4 B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
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Albany to Tampa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,132 mi 3h 3m nonstop

ALB–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,132 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H 3h-3h05 67%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to TPA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,274
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
ALB → TPA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
TPA → ALB
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric ALB→TPA BDL→TPA SWF→TPA
Distance from ALB 80 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 2 17
Flight time 3h 3m 3h 2h 38m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as Albany.
ALB: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,132 mi / 1,821 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 3m 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.

ALB–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,132 mi / 1,821 km
Flight time3h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 3h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,132 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ALB to TPA: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from TPA to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, SWF and LEB. 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 ALB to TPA

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALB to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to TPA is about 3 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,132 miles (1,821 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), Newburgh (SWF) and Lebanon (LEB).