Boston to Tampa (BOS–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,186 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 162 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | 46 | 320, 321, BCS3 | 3h09-3h35 | – | EI, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | 28 | 738 | 3h16-3h27 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from Boston
| Metric | BOS→TPA | MHT→TPA | PVD→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 45 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 195 | 1 | 12 |
| Flight time | 3h 9m | 3h 15m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
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.
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.
BOS–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to TPA
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 195 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to TPA ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,186 miles (1,908 km). There are approximately 195 weekly flights outbound and 209 return, totaling 404 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
162 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manchester (MHT), Providence/Warwick (PVD) and Portsmouth (PSM).