Carthage to Tampa (SOP–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SOP Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service
No nonstop service between SOP and TPA. Nearest airports to SOP with scheduled service: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU, 56 mi) · Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT, 88 mi) · Wilmington International Airport (ILM, 107 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.

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SOP → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → SOP
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 Carthage

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric SOP→TPA RDU→TPA GSO→TPA
Distance from SOP 56 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 3
Weekly flights 49 1
Airports within 200 miles of SOP with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Carthage, it's 6:00 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.

SOP–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carthage to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SOP
IATA / ICAOSOP / KSOP
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation455 ft / 139 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SOP to TPA flights.
Yes, return flights from TPA to SOP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU, GSO and CLT. 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

Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Greensboro (GSO) and Charlotte (CLT).