Fort Worth to Tampa (FTW–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FTW Airport Page →
944 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 10h 43m UA DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
MSY New Orleans ~4h 8m UD MXWN New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~4h 24m DLF9 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Tampa flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 53m WN Louisville (SDF) to Tampa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 3m DLF9MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 41m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
MEX Mexico City ~7h 10m AM AM Mexico City (MEX) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark ~7h 27m ACB6TP Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 40m AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
SAN San Diego ~7h 50m ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Tampa flights
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Fort Worth to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
944 mi 2h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

FTW–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FTW → TPA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
TPA → FTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric FTW→TPA DFW→TPA DAL→TPA
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 8
Weekly flights ~1 184 28
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 19m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
FTW: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
944 mi / 1,519 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m gate to gate.
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.

FTW–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance944 mi / 1,519 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 944 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from TPA to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and GRK. 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 FTW to TPA

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FTW to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to TPA is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 944 miles (1,519 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).