Little Rock to Tampa (LIT–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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737 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 45m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 49m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 4h 20m EJAWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 45m AABA AAIBLXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 4h 49m ACCMNZ CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 53m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 51m AAASBA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 6h 2m AA AAWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 32m UAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
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Little Rock to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
737 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead

LIT–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIT to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
913
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
LIT → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
TPA → LIT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIT delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Little Rock

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LIT→TPA MEM→TPA
Distance from LIT 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights ~1 6
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIT with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Little Rock, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
737 mi / 1,187 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m 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.

LIT–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Little Rock to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance737 mi / 1,187 km
Flight time1h 39m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIT
IATA / ICAOLIT / KLIT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation262 ft / 80 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIT to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 737 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Little Rock.
Nearby alternatives include MEM. 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 LIT to TPA

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIT to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIT to TPA is about 1 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 737 miles (1,187 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Memphis (MEM).