Memphis to Tampa (MEM–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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656 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 27m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX143
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:03 PM
CDT
10:04 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX142
MX Mexicana
BCS3
5:17 PM
EDT
6:23 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ATL Atlanta 3h 37m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
PNS Pensacola 3h 54m MX MX Pensacola (PNS) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 39m G4 B6MXNK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 4h 40m LBQWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 4h 40m WN EJMWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 4h 52m AAEJAQR AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 5h VJAWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 7m ACCMNH CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Tampa
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 656 mi 2h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

MEM–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 656 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h01 88%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 88%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,916
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
MEM → TPA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
90%
Return
TPA → MEM
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric MEM→TPA LIT→TPA
Distance from MEM 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
656 mi / 1,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m 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.

MEM–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance656 mi / 1,056 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 656 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEM to TPA: Mexicana and Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Pensacola and Nashville.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from TPA to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. 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 MEM to TPA

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to TPA is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 656 miles (1,056 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Pensacola and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).