West Palm Beach to Tampa (PBI–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to Tampa
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 174 mi 1h 1m nonstop 177 1-stop hubs

PBI–TPA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Tradewind Aviation, FlyNordic and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 174 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 177 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PBI–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 69%
LF FlyNordic 0 69%
TWY TWY 0 69%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF + TJ + TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
177
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,484
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric PBI→TPA FLL→TPA OPF→TPA
Distance from PBI 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 10 6
Weekly flights 1 38 1
Flight time 1h 1m 0h 37m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 69%
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
174 mi / 280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m.
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.

PBI–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance174 mi / 280 km
Flight time1h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections177 hubs
Origin: PBI
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PBI to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 1h 1m. The route covers 174 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: FlyNordic, Tradewind Aviation and TWY.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PBI to TPA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, APF, RSW, FXE, TMB, ORL, MRK, GNV, CRG, DAB, PGD, FMY, MLB, NAS, TLH, JAX, MCO, SAV, ELH, PNS, EYW, JAN, AGS, BTR, HSV, HHH, PDK, AIK, LZU, GCM, BHM, MYR, DSI, SVH, CRE, GSP, ILM, MSY, TYS, INT, LFT, GPT, TUL, LEX, CHA, AEX, PLS, PHF, DWH, GSO, NEW, AVL, SHD, TME, CRW, LUK, BKL, FWA, MEM, PUJ, OSU, CLL, SCE, HOU, YIP, IND, YNG, BLM, CRP, CMH, CGF, FDK, FTW, MMU, CTH, STL, PTK, BDA, TEB, ILG, CLE, FNT, CAK, LIR, AUS, PNE, TTN, SUS, SJU, AVP, BUF, PWK, SDF, LSE, MSN, ROC, DAL, SJO, MDW, ALB, PSM, GRR, SYR, DSM, SXM, MHT, ANU, SAT, ICT, SBN, RST, MKE, YUL, BTV, PWM, OMA, PVR, APA, SWF, BGI, ASE, LBB, MSP, IAD, EGE, UIO, PVU, SCF, PSP, BZN, PHX, YYR, FCA, LAS, VNY, SNA, BUR, SAN, YVR, PDX, RIC, SFO, ORF, ATL, MHH, MIA, CLT, IAH, ISP, SLC, LTN, PVD, MAD, BOS, ACY, HPN, RDU, CHS, BNA, ZRH, PHL, EWR, JFK, LGA, CVG, LIN, BDL, BWI, YYZ, DFW, DCA, ORD, PIT, DEN, LAX, HVN and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PBI to TPA

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from FlyNordic, Tradewind Aviation and TWY. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PBI to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PBI to TPA ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 174 miles (280 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

177 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).