Atlanta to Tampa (ATL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 407 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 91 | 321, 32Q, 339, 752 | 1h11-1h37 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, A20N, A21N | 1h38-1h39 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h13-1h35 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | 320 | 1h25 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→TPA | PDK→TPA | CSG→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 279 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 20m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
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.
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.
ATL–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta to Tampa: Southeast Corridor with Strong Leisure Demand
ATL-TPA connects Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. The world's busiest airport by operations. To Tampa International, the primary gateway for the Tampa Bay metro. Delta Air Lines leads with 84 weekly direct flights. Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier add further capacity, bringing total weekly frequency to around 375 departures when all carriers are included. Block time is 89 minutes for the 660 km route. Delta's ATL hub generates strong feed onto this segment from across the Eastern US and international connections. Frontier and Spirit compete at the low-cost end. The Embraer E175 and Airbus A220 are common equipment for Delta; Southwest uses 737s.
Seasonal Demand and Weather Pattern
Tampa sees heavy snowbird influx November through April, when ATL-TPA frequency increases and load factors spike. This is the reverse of summer, when Florida residents fly north to escape the heat. Convective weather is the primary operational challenge on this route: Atlanta's afternoon thunderstorm pattern peaks June through September, and Tampa's late-afternoon sea-breeze storms are among the most consistent in US aviation. Departures from ATL after 13:00 carry elevated delay risk. Tampa International's Airside C and A concourses handle Delta and other carriers respectively, accessed by two-minute people mover rides from the main terminal.