Tuscaloosa to Tampa (TCL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 2 hubs
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 37m WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 46m SY DLSYVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tuscaloosa to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TCL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
TCL → TPA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
TPA → TCL
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 Tuscaloosa

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric TCL→TPA BHM→TPA HSV→TPA
Distance from TCL 55 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Airports within 200 miles of TCL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

TCL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tuscaloosa to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TCL
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TCL to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Tuscaloosa.
Yes, return flights from TPA to TCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM, HSV and JAN. 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. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM), Huntsville (HSV) and Jackson (JAN).