Cleveland to Tampa (BKL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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937 mi airlines charter/private
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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 6 hubs
MDW Chicago 6h 40m UA WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark 14h 20m UA ACB6TP Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
IND Indianapolis ~4h 33m AA WN Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta ~4h 51m AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia ~5h 18m AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 28m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
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Cleveland to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
937 mi 2h 12m nonstop

BKL–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 BKL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
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
BKL → TPA
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
TPA → BKL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric BKL→TPA CLE→TPA CAK→TPA
Distance from BKL 11 mi 43 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 2
Weekly flights 21 3
Flight time 2h 12m 2h 30m 2h 26m
Airports within 200 miles of BKL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
937 mi / 1,508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 12m 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.

BKL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance937 mi / 1,508 km
Flight time2h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BKL
IATA / ICAOBKL / KBKL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation583 ft / 178 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BKL to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Burke Lakefront Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 937 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from TPA to BKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, CAK and ERI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BKL to TPA

Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BKL to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BKL to TPA is about 2 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 937 miles (1,508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway and Newark Liberty. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).