Minneapolis to Tampa (MSP–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 134 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS, WS | 28 | 321, 739 | 3h09-3h11 | SkyTeam | VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h05 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→TPA | RST→TPA | LSE→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 43m | 2h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
MSP–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to TPA
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to TPA ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,105 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
134 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST) and La Crosse (LSE).