Birmingham to Tampa (BHM–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BHM Airport Page →
460 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 31m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3116
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 AM
CDT
2:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN434
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3193
WN Southwest
738
2:20 PM
CDT
4:50 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN437
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3825
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN432
WN Southwest
B38M
1:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2178
WN Southwest
7M8
4:10 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 21m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 3h 35m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 4h 17m AALXJQR AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 30m AAEJA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 5h LBQWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 5h 20m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 5h 28m AFDLKE AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 28m ACCMEK CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 29m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 33m WN F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Birmingham to Tampa
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 460 mi 1h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

BHM–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 460 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737, 738, 7M8, B38M 1h25-1h30 59%
MX Mexicana 0 59%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (7 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, BHM to TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,136
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
BHM → TPA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
79%
Return
TPA → BHM
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BHM delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric BHM→TPA HSV→TPA CSG→TPA
Distance from BHM 74 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 1
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 53m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
460 mi / 740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m 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.

BHM–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance460 mi / 740 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 460 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BHM to TPA: Southwest Airlines and Mexicana.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Miami.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from TPA to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, CSG and ATL. 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 BHM to TPA

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Mexicana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHM to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to TPA is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 460 miles (740 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Columbus (CSG) and Atlanta (ATL).