New York to Tampa (LGA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,012 mi airlines charter/private 54/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2531+1
DL Delta
739
7:10 AM
EDT TC
10:02 AM
EDT
2h 52m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2805
AA American
738
8:15 AM
EDT TB
11:07 AM
EDT
2h 52m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5595
WS WestJet
739
8:40 AM
EDT TC
11:34 AM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2195+1
DL Delta
739
10:40 AM
EDT TC
1:33 PM
EDT
2h 53m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2106
DL Delta
738
12:35 PM
EDT TC
3:34 PM
EDT
2h 59m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2845
AA American
B38M
1:22 PM
EDT TB
4:17 PM
EDT
2h 55m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2404
DL Delta
739
3:39 PM
EDT TC
6:54 PM
EDT
3h 15m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2433
DL Delta
739
6:55 PM
EDT TC
9:56 PM
EDT
3h 1m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6169+3
PD Porter Airlines
738
7:23 PM
EDT TB
10:32 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2859
AA American
B38M
6:01 AM
EDT
8:47 AM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8820cs
WS WestJet
321
7:05 AM
EDT TM
9:48 AM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2723+1
DL Delta
739
7:30 AM
EDT TM
10:15 AM
EDT
2h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2531+1
DL Delta
739
11:07 AM
EDT TM
1:53 PM
EDT
2h 46m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL770
DL Delta
739
11:10 AM
EDT
1:54 PM
EDT
2h 44m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6171+3
PD Porter Airlines
738
11:26 AM
EDT
2:09 PM
EDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2805
AA American
738
12:12 PM
EDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2195+1
DL Delta
739
2:45 PM
EDT TM
5:39 PM
EDT
2h 54m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2106
DL Delta
738
4:29 PM
EDT TM
7:24 PM
EDT
2h 55m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2454+1
DL Delta
739
7:01 PM
EDT TM
9:59 PM
EDT
2h 58m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 40m AAAFAM DLF9MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 43m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 45m AABADL AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 4h 52m AADLWS AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 52m AABADL MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Tampa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 54m AVNHUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Tampa flights
RIC Richmond 4h 58m AADLPD MX Richmond (RIC) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 59m AAADB6 B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 7m AADLNK MX Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Tampa flights
ILM Wilmington 5h 7m AADLPD MXXP Wilmington (ILM) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New York to Tampa
4 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 1,012 mi 2h 55m nonstop

LGA–TPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,012 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 35 738, 739 2h52-3h15 58% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines Also: PD 11 738, B38M 2h52-2h55 58% Oneworld PD
B6 JetBlue 0 58%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 58%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, DL, PD
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL, WS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (35 flights/wk, 76%)
Oneworld: AA (11 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to TPA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,678
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → TPA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
79%
Return
TPA → LGA
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from New York

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LGA→TPA JFK→TPA TEB→TPA
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 22 10
Weekly flights 54 169 1
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 54m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

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.

LGA–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,012 mi / 1,628 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights54 out / 69 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,012 miles.
4 airlines operate flights from LGA to TPA: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Raleigh-Durham, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Yes, return flights from TPA to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. 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 LGA to TPA

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to TPA is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,012 miles (1,628 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).