Charlotte to Tampa (CLT–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CLT–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 509 miles in approximately 1h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 105 | 21N, 321, 738 | 1h22-3h08 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 13 | A20N | 1h54 | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 321 | 1h47 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→TPA | GSP→TPA | RDU→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 4 | 52 |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 40m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to TPA
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Frontier. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to TPA ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 3 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 509 miles (819 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 116 return, totaling 248 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Augusta (AGS).