Gainesville to Tampa (GNV–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GNV Airport Page →
120 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 40m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 43m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 27m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 6h 40m AAQR AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 8h 7m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
SLC Salt Lake City 18h 45m AA DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tampa flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg ~4h 30m AA MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Tampa flights
GPT Gulfport ~4h 34m SY MX Gulfport (GPT) to Tampa flights
MSY New Orleans ~4h 39m MXWN New Orleans (MSY) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 27m AAOO AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gainesville to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
120 mi 0h 28m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GNV to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
440
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
GNV → TPA
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
TPA → GNV
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Gainesville

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric GNV→TPA JAX→TPA DAB→TPA
Distance from GNV 66 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 28m 0h 42m 0h 44m
Airports within 200 miles of GNV with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gainesville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
120 mi / 192 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m 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.

GNV–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gainesville to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance120 mi / 192 km
Flight time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GNV
IATA / ICAOGNV / KGNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GNV to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Gainesville Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 0h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from TPA to GNV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, DAB and SFB. 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 GNV to TPA

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

GNV to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GNV to TPA is about 0 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 120 miles (192 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Orlando (SFB).