Salt Lake City to Tampa (SLC–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | A21N | 4h03 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tampa from Salt Lake City
| Metric | SLC→TPA | PVU→TPA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SLC | – | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 3m | 3h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
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).
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.
SLC–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SLC to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to TPA ranges from 4 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,886 miles (3,034 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Provo (PVU).