Orlando to Tampa (SFB–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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96 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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
BNA Nashville 4h 53m G4 AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
IND Indianapolis 5h 37m G4 WN Indianapolis (IND) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 5h 56m G4 DLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
TYS Knoxville/Maryville 6h 56m G4 WN Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Tampa flights
SYR Syracuse 7h G4 MX Syracuse (SYR) to Tampa flights
SDF Louisville 7h 58m G4 WN Louisville (SDF) to Tampa flights
XNA Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers 8h 8m G4 MX Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA) to Tampa flights
HSV Huntsville 8h 15m G4 MX Huntsville (HSV) to Tampa flights
EYW Key West 9h 2m G4LFA MX Key West (EYW) to Tampa flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 11h 8m G4 MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Tampa flights
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Orlando to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
96 mi 0h 30m nonstop

SFB–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 SFB to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
856
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
SFB → TPA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
82%
Return
TPA → SFB
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFB delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Orlando

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric SFB→TPA MCO→TPA DAB→TPA
Distance from SFB 24 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 0h 30m 0h 35m 0h 44m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of SFB with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Tampa is 0 hours the same as Orlando.
SFB: EDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
96 mi / 155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m 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.

SFB–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Orlando to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance96 mi / 155 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFB
IATA / ICAOSFB / KSFB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation55 ft / 17 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFB to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 96 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Indianapolis and Austin Bergstrom.
Yes, return flights from TPA to SFB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, DAB and MLB. 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 SFB to TPA

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFB to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFB to TPA is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 96 miles (155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Indianapolis and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), Daytona Beach (DAB) and Melbourne (MLB).