Hickory to Tampa (HKY–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Hickory to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
541 mi 1h 18m nonstop

HKY–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HKY → TPA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
TPA → HKY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Hickory

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric HKY→TPA CLT→TPA AVL→TPA
Distance from HKY 44 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 6
Weekly flights ~1 93 2
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 16m 1h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of HKY with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Hickory, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
541 mi / 870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m 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.

HKY–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hickory to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance541 mi / 870 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: HKY
IATA / ICAOHKY / KHKY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,190 ft / 363 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKY to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hickory Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 541 miles.
Nearby alternatives include CLT, AVL and GSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HKY to TPA

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

HKY to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKY to TPA is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (870 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte (CLT), Asheville (AVL) and Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP).