Tampa to Austin (TPA–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 926 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h40-3h06 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 319 | 2h40 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→AUS | PIE→AUS | LAL→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 34 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 33m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
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.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
TPA–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to AUS
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to AUS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 926 miles (1,490 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
157 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).