Dallas-Fort Worth to Tampa (DFW–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
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.
DFW–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 928 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, CX, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR | 49 | 321, 738, B38M | 2h31-2h39 | Oneworld | AS, AY, CX, FJ, G3, GF, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 321, 32N | 2h33-2h34 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→TPA | DAL→TPA | FTW→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 142 | 46 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 33m | 2h 20m | 2h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DFW to TPA
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 142 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to TPA is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,493 km). There are approximately 142 weekly flights outbound and 194 return, totaling 336 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Memphis and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).