Jacksonville to Tampa (JAX–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JAX Airport Page →
181 mi airlines 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 106 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Jacksonville to Tampa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 181 mi 0h 49m nonstop 106 1-stop hubs

JAX–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JAX–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KG Key Lime Air 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JAX to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,230
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric JAX→TPA GNV→TPA DAB→TPA
Distance from JAX 66 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 28m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of JAX with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m.
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.

JAX–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: JAX
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JAX to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 0h 49m. The route covers 181 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Key Lime Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from JAX to TPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORL, GNV, SUA, MCO, BCT, SAV, MRK, VRB, APF, TLH, AIK, RSW, AGS, OPF, TMB, PBI, DAB, PDK, HHH, FLL, CHS, MHH, ECP, MLB, EYW, GSP, LEX, BTR, LFT, GPT, TYS, AEX, MEM, SUS, LUK, CGF, SDF, PTK, TUL, YIP, TEB, BUF, PLS, ICT, YXU, FNT, MCI, YYZ, MKE, GRR, FTW, PWM, OMA, YHZ, ASE, EGE, PTY, LBB, FCA, VNY, PVU, CMH, RIC, LAX, SFO, MIA, ORF, IAH, ATL, MDW, BDL, PIT, PHX, HPN, DFW, BOS, BNA, HOU, STL, CLT, DCA, IND, PVD, IAD, SJU, MSY, AUS, LAS, ORD, CAK, MAD, JFK, LGA, CVG, BWI, RDU, PHL, ZRH, EWR, DAL, MSP, DTW, DEN, HVN, BFM and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to JAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GNV, DAB and SAV. 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 JAX to TPA

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Key Lime Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JAX to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JAX to TPA ranges from 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gainesville (GNV), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Savannah (SAV).