Fort Lauderdale to Tampa (FXE–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.

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Fort Lauderdale to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
190 mi 0h 37m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between FXE and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FXE to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
16
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
FXE → TPA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
TPA → FXE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
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 Lauderdale

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric FXE→TPA FLL→TPA OPF→TPA
Distance from FXE 9 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 17
Weekly flights 40 1
Flight time 0h 37m 1h 0h 42m
Airports within 200 miles of FXE with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as Fort Lauderdale.
FXE: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
190 mi / 306 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 37m 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.

FXE–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Lauderdale to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance190 mi / 306 km
Flight time0h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FXE
IATA / ICAOFXE / KFXE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FXE to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 0h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 190 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Westchester County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from TPA to FXE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. 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 FXE to TPA

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FXE to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FXE to TPA is about 0 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 190 miles (306 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Westchester County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).