Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa (HNL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HNL and TPA, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,441
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Other ways to reach Tampa from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric HNL→TPA LIH→TPA
Distance from HNL 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Tampa is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Tampa.
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.

HNL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
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 HNL to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, CLL, RSW, AUS, APA, LIH, SCF, MIA, CVG, BUR, YVR, PDX, YTR, TEB, YYZ, YYC, HPN, EWR, IAH, MSP, DEN, DFW, PHX, DTW, ORD, IAD, ATL, SEA, SFO, LAX, LAS, JFK, SAN and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Nearby alternatives include LIH. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lihue, Kauai (LIH).