Omaha to Tampa (OMA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,191 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1283
WN Southwest
B38M
1:05 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4184
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
CDT
3h
55%
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
STL St Louis 4h 20m WN WN St Louis (STL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 20m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 4h 45m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m LXJWN EJMKPOWN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 15m AFDLEJA DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
DTW Detroit 5h 26m AFDLKE AFDLF9 Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 30m CMNZUA CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Omaha to Tampa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,191 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

OMA–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,191 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OMA–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 2h50 67%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 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, OMA to TPA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,566
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
OMA → TPA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
70%
Return
TPA → OMA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric OMA→TPA LNK→TPA DSM→TPA
Distance from OMA 55 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 7m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,191 mi / 1,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m 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.

OMA–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,191 mi / 1,916 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,191 miles.
1 airline operates flights from OMA to TPA: 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 St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
Yes, return flights from TPA to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LNK, DSM and MCI. 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 OMA to TPA

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

OMA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to TPA is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,191 miles (1,916 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lincoln (LNK), Des Moines (DSM) and Kansas City (MCI).