Chattanooga to Tampa (CHA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chattanooga to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 512 mi 1h 50m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CHA and TPA, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
898
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric CHA→TPA TYS→TPA HSV→TPA
Distance from CHA 87 mi 93 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 6
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 42m 1h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
512 mi / 825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m.
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.

CHA–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance512 mi / 825 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 512 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CHA to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AIK, MCO, TYS, PGD, MEM, SDF, PBI, RDU, CMH, YIP, PIT, IAD, MDW, BWI, HOU, FNT, DAL, ORL, IND, PHL, SAT, AUS, MSP, OMA, SJU, ABQ, SLC, LAS, DCA, ATL, FLL, CLT, MIA, DTW, ORD, LGA, DFW, EWR, IAH, DEN and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, HSV and PDK. 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 CHA to TPA

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to TPA ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 512 miles (825 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AIK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Huntsville (HSV) and Atlanta (PDK).