Tampa to Buffalo (TPA–BUF) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–BUF is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,056 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 18 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h35-2h54 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→BUF | PIE→BUF | SRQ→BUF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 39m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to BUF is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,056 miles (1,699 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).