Jacksonville to Tampa (JAX–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JAX–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Key Lime Air leads the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Jacksonville
| Metric | JAX→TPA | DAB→TPA | MCO→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JAX | – | 98 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 44m | 0h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JAX: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 48 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
68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Daytona Beach (DAB), Orlando (MCO) and Tallahassee (TLH).