Tampa to Cleveland (TPA–CLE) — 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–CLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 929 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 21 | 32N, 32Q, A21N | 2h34-2h45 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 3 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CLE | LAL→CLE | SRQ→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 31 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 2h 39m | 2h 5m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · CLE: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
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–CLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to CLE
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to CLE is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,495 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).