Louisville to Tampa (LOU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
731 mi 2h 47m nonstop

LOU–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LOU → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → LOU
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LOU→TPA SDF→TPA LEX→TPA
Distance from LOU 6 mi 59 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9
Flight time 2h 47m 2h 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LOU with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
731 mi / 1,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 47m 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.

LOU–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance731 mi / 1,177 km
Flight time2h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: LOU
Full nameBowman Field
IATA / ICAOLOU / KLOU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation546 ft / 166 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LOU to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bowman Field to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 731 miles.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, LEX and CVG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LOU to TPA

Bowman Field (LOU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LOU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LOU to TPA is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 731 miles (1,177 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Lexington (LEX) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).