Tampa to Atlanta (TPA–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TPA–ATL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 407 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | 88 | 321, 752, 757, A21N | 1h28-2h | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 28 | 32N, A20N | 1h48-2h01 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→ATL | PIE→ATL | LAL→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 328 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 36m | 1h 3m | 1h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
TPA–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Tampa to Atlanta: Southeast Intraregional Corridor
The Tampa–Atlanta segment is a high-volume intraregional route driven by Delta's hub dominance at Hartsfield-Jackson and consistent leisure and business demand between Florida's Gulf Coast and Georgia's commercial capital. Five carriers operate regular service, with Delta holding the largest share given Atlanta's status as its primary hub. The route competes with a five-hour drive on I-75.
Atlanta as an Onward Connection Gateway
For Tampa passengers using the route as a connection, Hartsfield-Jackson offers an extensive domestic network, with Delta alone serving over 150 destinations from its Atlanta hub. The airport's terminal configuration uses a single main terminal with seven concourses connected by an underground train, making it efficient for tight connections. Minimum connection times at ATL are officially 35 minutes for domestic-to-domestic itineraries. Budget 45–60 minutes during afternoon peak hours.