Gulfport to Tampa (GPT–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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428 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX1606
MX Breeze Airways
223
6:46 PM
CDT
9:15 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX1300
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
8:05 AM
EDT
8:51 AM
CDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 5 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 48m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AA AAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 4h 45m ACCMNZ CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAASGF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 39m MX WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Gulfport to Tampa
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 428 mi 1h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

GPT–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 428 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GPT–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 1h29 100%
CNK CNK 0 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + MX + SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GPT to TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GPT to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
423
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
GPT → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
77%
Return
TPA → GPT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GPT delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Gulfport

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric GPT→TPA MOB→TPA MSY→TPA
Distance from GPT 53 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 7
Weekly flights 2 32
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 4m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of GPT with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulfport, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
428 mi / 690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m 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.

GPT–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulfport to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance428 mi / 690 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GPT
IATA / ICAOGPT / KGPT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GPT to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 428 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from GPT to TPA: Breeze Airways, Sun Country Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Gulfport.
Yes, return flights from TPA to GPT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MOB, MSY and PNS. 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 GPT to TPA

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GPT to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GPT to TPA is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 428 miles (690 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mobile (MOB), New Orleans (MSY) and Pensacola (PNS).