Tampa to Chattanooga (TPA–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 512 mi 1h 13m nonstop 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and CHA, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
903
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric TPA→CHA PIE→CHA PGD→CHA
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 5 2
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 35m 1h 46m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chattanooga flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chattanooga flights · Orlando (SFB) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
512 mi / 825 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m.
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.

Facts

TPA–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance512 mi / 825 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 512 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to CHA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAV, PDK, PIE, TYS, SFB, PBI, BNA, RDU, CHS, SDF, NAS, BHM, CMH, MDW, PIT, PHL, HOU, PWK, DAL, IAD, TEB, AUS, MKE, DTW, DEN, SNA, DCA, MIA, FLL, MBO, CLT, ATL, LGA, IAH, ORD, EWR, LAS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHA to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, PGD and SFB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CHA

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to CHA ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 512 miles (825 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Punta Gorda (PGD) and Orlando (SFB).