Madison to Tampa (MSN–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX131
MX Mexicana
223
9:54 AM
CDT
1:46 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX130
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:15 AM
EDT
9:14 AM
CDT
2h 59m
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 4h 26m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 4h 45m AFDLKE AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 5h AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 36m AFAMDL DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
DCA Washington 5h 37m AADL AAASWN Washington (DCA) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
LGA New York 6h 8m AADL AADLPD New York (LGA) to Tampa flights
EWR Newark 6h 57m UA ACB6TP Newark (EWR) to Tampa flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 4m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madison to Tampa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,114 mi 2h 52m nonstop +1h ahead

MSN–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 1,114 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 2h52 75%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (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, MSN to TPA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
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 MSN to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,067
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
MSN → TPA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
Return
TPA → MSN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSN delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric MSN→TPA MKE→TPA ORD→TPA
Distance from MSN 74 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 20
Weekly flights 2 7 211
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 40m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of MSN with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,114 mi / 1,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m 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.

MSN–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,114 mi / 1,793 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSN to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,114 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSN to TPA: Mexicana.
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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Madison.
Yes, return flights from TPA to MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, ORD and LSE. 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 MSN to TPA

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSN to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to TPA is about 2 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,114 miles (1,793 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Chicago (ORD) and La Crosse (LSE).