Salt Lake City to Tampa (SLC–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN864
WN Southwest
B38M
11:05 AM
MDT T1
5:05 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2077
DL Delta
32Q
11:49 PM
MDT
5:46 AM+1
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2045
DL Delta
32Q
7:00 AM
EDT
9:57 AM
MDT
4h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN483
WN Southwest
737
4:40 PM
EDT
7:45 PM
MDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Salt Lake City to Tampa
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,886 mi 3h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 83 1-stop hubs

SLC–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,886 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 32Q 3h57 62% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 4h 62%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
83
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
3,194
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
SLC → TPA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
62%
Return
TPA → SLC
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,886 mi / 3,034 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m to 4h 0m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

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.

SLC–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,886 mi / 3,034 km
Flight time3h 45m to 4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections83 hubs
Origin: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLC to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 4h. The route covers 1,886 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from SLC to TPA. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, PNS, DSI, FMY, FTW, AGS, ORL, OPF, PDK, TMB, FXE, BHM, BCT, SCF, PBI, MCO, APF, NAS, EYW, OMA, TEB, FCA, MMU, SNA, ROC, YYZ, MLB, SWF, TTN, ISP, HPN, RIC, BTV, MEX, SXM, ATL, MSY, HOU, DAL, CLE, MIA, AUS, BWI, PHX, SAT, MDW, YYC, DEN, STL, CVG, FLL, IAD, EWR, CMH, RDU, IND, LAX, BOS, PIT, DFW, LAS, MSP, MCI, DTW, SFO, CLT, PHL, LGA, JFK, MKE, BNA, ZRH, IAH, ORD, XNA, SDF, SAN, SEA, AMS, LHR, DCA, MEM and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from TPA to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SLC to TPA

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLC to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to TPA ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,886 miles (3,034 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.