Seattle to Tampa (BFI–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,519 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 9h 19m WN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 9h 31m EJAUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h UA DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles 15h 40m EJAUA AFDLWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 20m EJAUA NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa flights
LBB Lubbock ~7h 45m Lubbock (LBB) to Tampa flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 57m WS Calgary (YYC) to Tampa flights
SEA Seattle ~8h 30m UA ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore ~9h 4m F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~9h 11m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,519 mi 4h 34m nonstop +3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
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
BFI → TPA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
TPA → BFI
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric BFI→TPA SEA→TPA
Distance from BFI 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 26
Flight time 4h 34m 5h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,519 mi / 4,053 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m 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.

BFI–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance2,519 mi / 4,053 km
Flight time4h 34m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Tampa International Airport take about 4h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 2,519 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from TPA to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 BFI to TPA

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFI to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to TPA is about 4 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,519 miles (4,053 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).