Springfield to Tampa (SGF–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SGF Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SGF and TPA. Nearest airports to SGF with scheduled service: Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA, 84 mi) · Kansas City International Airport (MCI, 159 mi) · Branson Airport (BKG, 50 mi)
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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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 11m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
MIA Miami 4h 46m AA AABAG3 Miami (MIA) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 1m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 9m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 16m EJANZUA CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 32m AABACM AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 36m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 21m G4 F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Springfield to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SGF and TPA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SGF to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
645
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
SGF → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
Return
TPA → SGF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SGF delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Springfield

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric SGF→TPA XNA→TPA TUL→TPA
Distance from SGF 84 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SGF with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Springfield.
SGF: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Springfield, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
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.

SGF–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Springfield to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SGF
IATA / ICAOSGF / KSGF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation1,268 ft / 386 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGF to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Dallas Fort Worth.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Springfield.
Yes, return flights from TPA to SGF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNA, TUL and MCI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA), Tulsa (TUL) and Kansas City (MCI).