Detroit to Tampa (DTW–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.
DTW–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 985 miles in approximately 2h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, VS, WS | 26 | 321, 739, 753 | 2h35-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 2h39 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→TPA | TOL→TPA | FNT→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 49 mi | 56 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 38m | 2h 2m | 2h 34m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
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.
DTW–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to TPA
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to TPA is about 2 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 985 miles (1,585 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 86 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, John Glenn Columbus and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Flint (FNT) and Lansing (LAN).