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

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1,208 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 46m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 4h 58m WN → EJMWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h ACCMNZ → CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 5h 7m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 31m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 18m WN → F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 20m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 10h 5m WN → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
SAT San Antonio ~4h 50m → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles ~6h 14m → AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lubbock to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,208 mi 3h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

LBB–TPA had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,208 miles in 3h 10m.

Also explore LBB Routes TPA Routes LBB Live Flights TPA Live Flights LBB Delays TPA Delays
All flights from Tampa (TPA) Tampa to Lubbock flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LBB–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 80% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LBB to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DFW ~4h 46m SAT ~4h 50m HOU ~4h 58m IAH ~5h 0m DAL ~5h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
450
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LBB → TPA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
Return
TPA → LBB
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LBB delays → TPA delays →
Know before you go

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 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LBB to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LBB to TPA: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental.
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.
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 LBB to TPA

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LBB to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.