Asheville to Tampa (AVL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AVL Airport Page →
515 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 23m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 3h 56m G4VJA B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 1m AAEJA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
EYW Key West 4h 12m G4 MX Key West (EYW) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 5h 16m G4 AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 19m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 53m AAAVG7 AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
LGA New York 5h 55m AADLPD AADLPD New York (LGA) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark 5h 56m ACG4UA ACB6TP Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
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Asheville to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
515 mi 1h 26m nonstop

AVL–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AVL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,387
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
AVL → TPA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
TPA → AVL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Asheville

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric AVL→TPA GSP→TPA TRI→TPA
Distance from AVL 42 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 5 1
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 38m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of AVL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Asheville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
515 mi / 830 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m 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.

AVL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Asheville to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance515 mi / 830 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AVL to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 515 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from TPA to AVL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, TRI and TYS. 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 AVL to TPA

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AVL to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AVL to TPA is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 515 miles (830 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Blountville (TRI) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).