Orlando to Tampa (ISM–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ISM Airport Page →
70 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
BWI Baltimore 6h 7m JD F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to Tampa flights
RSW Fort Myers ~3h 4m MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Tampa flights
MKE Milwaukee ~7h 24m WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 28m AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
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Orlando to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
70 mi

ISM–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ISM to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
ISM → TPA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
TPA → ISM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric ISM→TPA MCO→TPA SFB→TPA
Distance from ISM 12 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Airports within 200 miles of ISM with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
70 mi / 113 km
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.

ISM–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance70 mi / 113 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ISM
IATA / ICAOISM / KISM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ISM to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Yes, return flights from TPA to ISM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, SFB and LAL. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Orlando (SFB) and Lakeland (LAL).