Tampa to Birmingham (TPA–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN113
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN1562
WN Southwest
7S7
9:55 AM
EDT
10:30 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3886
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN989
WN Southwest
737
4:35 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1652
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
EDT
5:15 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4062
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2495
WN Southwest
7M8
11:18 AM
EDT
1:47 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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WN3110
WN Southwest
7S7
11:25 AM
EDT
1:50 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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MX6372
MX Breeze
1:21 PM
EDT
3:43 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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WN2215
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2129
WN Southwest
7S7
2:35 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN693
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN715
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2808
WN Southwest
7M8
4:50 PM
EDT
7:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Tampa to Birmingham
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 460 mi 1h 30m nonstop 40 1-stop hubs

TPA–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 460 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h40 66%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to BHM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,272
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
TPA → BHM
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
62%
Return
BHM → TPA
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → BHM delays →

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric TPA→BHM PIE→BHM MCO→BHM
Distance from TPA 10 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 17 1 40
Flight time 1h 30m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
460 mi / 740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m.
Getting to TPA

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.

TPA–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance460 mi / 740 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 460 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from TPA to BHM. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, FLL, SUA, NEW, APF, PNS, RYY, BCT, MSY, MEM, CRW, TEB, ACY, HPN, IAD, CAK, STL, ELP, FCA, SLC, MIA, ATL, LAX, LAS, BNA, IAH, PHL, CLT, DAL, HOU, MCO, ORD, BWI, DFW, DTW, DEN, MDW, LGA, DCA and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BHM to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE and MCO. 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.

Flights from TPA to BHM

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to BHM ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 460 miles (740 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Orlando (MCO).