Cincinnati to Tampa (LUK–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 776 mi 1h 44m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and TPA, connecting options are available through 43 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric LUK→TPA CVG→TPA LEX→TPA
Distance from LUK 14 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 20 1
Flight time 1h 44m 2h 5m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
776 mi / 1,249 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m.
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.

LUK–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance776 mi / 1,249 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 776 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LUK to TPA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, TYS, PDK, MCO, CLT, CHS, BNA, IND, RDU, MYR, YIP, PNS, PBI, ATL, FLL, NAS, MDW, ORF, IAD, MKE, BWI, TUL, YYZ, PHL, DAL, HOU, GCM, IAH, EWR, ORD, MSP, PVD, JFK, BOS, SAT, AUS, DFW, ABQ, PHX, SLC, LAS, SFO and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, LEX and SDF. 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 LUK to TPA

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to TPA ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Lexington (LEX) and Louisville (SDF).