Miami to Tampa (MIA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MIA–TPA is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Finnair lead the route. The flight covers 204 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, G3, IB, QR | 79 | 319, 320, 738, E70, E75 | 0h58-1h10 | Oneworld | BA, G3, IB, QR | |
| VS Virgin Atlantic | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| AY Finnair | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| GF Great Barrier Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| WL World Atlantic Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Miami
| Metric | MIA→TPA | OPF→TPA | FLL→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 17 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 169 | 1 | 40 |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 0h 42m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
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.
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.
MIA–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to TPA
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, Great Barrier Airlines, United Airlines and World Atlantic Airlines. With 169 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to TPA is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 204 miles (329 km). There are approximately 169 weekly flights outbound and 215 return, totaling 384 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Key West, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charleston. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).