St Louis to Tampa (SUS–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Louis to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 874 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 71 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SUS and TPA, connecting options are available through 71 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SUS to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
112
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from St Louis

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric SUS→TPA STL→TPA MWA→TPA
Distance from SUS 16 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 1 27
Flight time 2h 30m 1h 50m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SUS with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
874 mi / 1,406 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
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.

SUS–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance874 mi / 1,406 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: SUS
IATA / ICAOSUS / KSUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation463 ft / 141 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SUS to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Spirit of St Louis Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 874 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SUS to TPA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, STL, AGS, MEM, LUK, APF, CLT, SDF, PNS, IND, SUA, PBI, MDW, PWK, OPF, SAV, FLL, JEF, ATL, CHS, CMH, MCI, TUL, MCO, RSW, HOU, PIT, MKE, CLE, IAH, IAD, RIC, OMA, GRR, MSP, ORF, DFW, RDU, DAL, TEB, NAS, ORD, BUF, MIA, LGA, ALB, AUS, GCM, YOW, ABQ, BOS, JFK, PHL, PLS, DEN, SAT, BTV, SCF, SLC, BZN, SJO, SXM, PUJ, LAS, PHX, PSP, VNY, FCA, SAN, SNA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of St Louis.
Nearby alternatives include STL and MWA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SUS to TPA

Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SUS to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SUS to TPA ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 874 miles (1,406 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include St Louis (STL) and Marion (MWA).