Denver to Tampa (DEN–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEN–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,505 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 48 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h12-3h40 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 29 | 738, 739, 7M8, B38M | 3h07-3h38 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, A20N | 3h30-3h46 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Denver
| Metric | DEN→TPA | BJC→TPA | EGE→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 30m | 2h 56m | 3h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
DEN–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to TPA
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to TPA is about 3 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,505 miles (2,422 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 210 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Memphis, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).