Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Tampa (AVP–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX153
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:23 AM
EDT
12:16 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX152
MX Mexicana
BCS3
6:00 AM
EDT
8:43 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Tampa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,000 mi 2h 53m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

AVP–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,000 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AVP–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h53
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (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, AVP to TPA direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AVP to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric AVP→TPA SWF→TPA TTN→TPA
Distance from AVP 84 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 2 7
Flight time 2h 53m 2h 38m 2h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of AVP with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
AVP: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,000 mi / 1,610 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m.
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.

AVP–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,000 mi / 1,610 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: AVP
IATA / ICAOAVP / KAVP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation962 ft / 293 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AVP to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 53m. The route covers 1,000 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from AVP to TPA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, FLL, MCO, HPN, RSW, ROC, MDW, EWR, MYR, IAD, SAN, CLT, PHL and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to AVP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SWF, TTN and EWR. 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 AVP to TPA

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AVP to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AVP to TPA ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,000 miles (1,610 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newburgh (SWF), Ewing Township (TTN) and Newark (EWR).