Tampa to Buffalo (TPA–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–BUF is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,056 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 16 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→BUF | PIE→BUF | SRQ→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 29m | 2h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Buffalo.
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–BUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to BUF
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to BUF ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,699 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).