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

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Cleveland to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 941 mi 2h 7m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CGF and TPA, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CGF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tampa from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric CGF→TPA CLE→TPA CAK→TPA
Distance from CGF – 22 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 1 41 3
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 28m 2h 32m
Cleveland (CLE) to Tampa flights · Akron (CAK) to Tampa flights · Erie (ERI) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of CGF with service to Tampa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
941 mi / 1,514 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CGF–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance941 mi / 1,514 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: CGF
Full nameCuyahoga County Airport
IATA / ICAOCGF / KCGF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation879 ft / 268 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CGF to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cuyahoga County Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 7m. The route covers 941 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CGF to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, SAV, LUK, STL, TYS, PIT, CLE, MSY, MCO, RSW, TUL, BUF, CHS, ERI, MDW, BWI, FLL, PBI, PHL, IAD, BNA, EWR, MIA, LGA, ORD, MSP, JFK, BOS, DAL, AUS, PHX, PSP, LAS and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to CGF 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 CGF to TPA

Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CGF to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CGF to TPA ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 941 miles (1,514 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Akron (CAK) and Erie (ERI).