Miami to Tampa (OPF–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OPF–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SGX leads the route. The flight covers 199 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGX SGX | 2 | CR2 | 0h49 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Miami
| Metric | OPF→TPA | MIA→TPA | FLL→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OPF | – | 8 mi | 14 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 176 | 55 |
| Flight time | 0h 35m | 0h 41m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
OPF: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
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.
OPF–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OPF to TPA
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from SGX. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
OPF to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OPF to TPA ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes to 0 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 199 miles (321 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).