New York to Tampa (JFK–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 135 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, HA, JL, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 41 | 320, BCS3 | 2h54-3h15 | – | EI, FI, HA, JL, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LY, SK, VS | 21 | 739, A21N | 3h03-3h09 | SkyTeam | AF, LY, SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from New York
| Metric | JFK→TPA | LGA→TPA | TEB→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 167 | 73 | 4 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 2h 43m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
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.
JFK–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to TPA
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. With 167 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to TPA ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 3 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 167 weekly flights outbound and 251 return, totaling 418 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
135 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).