Philadelphia to Tampa (PHL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Airbus France lead the route. The flight covers 921 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QR | 61 | 319, 320, 321, 738 | 2h46-3h | Oneworld | AS, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, 32Q | 2h44-3h | – | – | |
| 4Y Airbus France | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→TPA | ILG→TPA | TTN→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 9 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 2h 5m | 2h 49m |
| Departure OTP | 92% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
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.
PHL–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to TPA
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier, Airbus France, Aer Lingus and Southwest Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to TPA is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 921 miles (1,483 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 246 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charleston, Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).