Lubbock to Tampa (LBB–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lubbock to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,208 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

LBB–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LBB–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (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 LBB to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
464
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lubbock, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,208 mi / 1,944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m.
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.

LBB–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lubbock to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,208 mi / 1,944 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LBB
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, CHS, FLL, MCO, SAT, MNZ, BNA, BHM, TYS, ABQ, IAD, SNA, SLC, PLS, IAH, PHX, DEN, DFW, DAL, HOU, LAS and AUS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Lubbock.
Yes, return flights from TPA to LBB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LBB to TPA

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

LBB to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LBB to TPA ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,944 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.