Jackson to Tampa (JAN–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 40m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 4h 48m ACCMNZ CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AABAGF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 6h 25m WNYE EJMWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 8h 7m AAQR AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 8h 14m AA AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
BHM Birmingham ~3h 35m WN Birmingham (BHM) to Tampa flights
GPT Gulfport ~3h 44m MX Gulfport (GPT) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Jackson to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
541 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JAN to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
525
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
JAN → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → JAN
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. JAN delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Jackson

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric JAN→TPA BTR→TPA GPT→TPA
Distance from JAN 138 mi 144 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 20m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of JAN with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jackson, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
541 mi / 871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m 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.

JAN–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jackson to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance541 mi / 871 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JAN
IATA / ICAOJAN / KJAN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation346 ft / 105 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAN to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 541 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Jackson.
Yes, return flights from TPA to JAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, GPT and AEX. 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 JAN to TPA

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JAN to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAN to TPA is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Alexandria (AEX).