Mobile to Tampa (BFM–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 56m DL DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
MEX Mexico City ~7h 45m AM Mexico City (MEX) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mobile to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 380 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

BFM–TPA had nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 380 miles in 1h 8m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BFM–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 1
UA United Airlines 0 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFM to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
BFM → TPA
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
Return
TPA → BFM
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Mobile

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric BFM→TPA PNS→TPA GPT→TPA
Distance from BFM 54 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 6 2
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 27m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of BFM with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Mobile.
BFM: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mobile, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
380 mi / 612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m 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.

BFM–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mobile to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance380 mi / 612 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFM
IATA / ICAOBFM / KBFM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFM to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Mobile Downtown Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 380 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BFM to TPA: Mexicana and United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Mobile.
Nearby alternatives include PNS, GPT and DSI. 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 BFM to TPA

Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BFM to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFM to TPA is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 380 miles (612 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS), Gulfport (GPT) and Destin (DSI).