Tampa to Cleveland (TPA–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 34 | 21N, 32N, A20N, A21N | 2h15-2h46 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 739 | 2h35 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 7S7 | 2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Cleveland from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CLE | SRQ→CLE | MCO→CLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 10 | 114 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 30m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
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 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to CLE ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 929 miles (1,495 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).