Santa Fe to Tampa (SAF–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAF Airport Page →
1,476 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 53m EJAXE DLWN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 15m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 5h 52m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 29m AA AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 7h 6m AA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 43m AAFJLXJ AFDLUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
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Santa Fe to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,476 mi 3h 56m nonstop +2h ahead

SAF–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
358
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
SAF → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → SAF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric SAF→TPA ABQ→TPA TEX→TPA
Distance from SAF 49 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 3h 56m 2h 57m 3h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,476 mi / 2,375 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 56m 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.

SAF–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,476 mi / 2,375 km
Flight time3h 56m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 3h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 1,476 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Santa Fe.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ and TEX. 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 SAF to TPA

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to TPA is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,476 miles (2,375 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ) and Telluride (TEX).