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

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MX131
MX Breeze
223
9:48 AM
CDT
1:42 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX130
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT
9:08 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Madison to Tampa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,114 mi 2h 54m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

MSN–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,114 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h54 80%
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
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,044
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
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
67%
Return
TPA → MSN
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
78%
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 3 10
Weekly flights 2 31 215
Flight time 2h 54m 2h 32m 2h 38m
Departure OTP 80%
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 54m.
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 54m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: MSN
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 54m. The route covers 1,114 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSN to TPA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, CVG, MKE, MCO, SDF, ROC, LAS, LAX, SFO, ATL, MIA, EWR, ORD, CLT, DFW, DTW, MSP, LGA, DCA, PHL, PHX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 MDW. 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 Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSN to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to TPA ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes. 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

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).