Tampa to Charlotte (TPA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 509 miles in approximately 1h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB | 91 | 321, 738, A21N | 1h48-2h13 | Oneworld | IB | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 0 | – | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CLT | PIE→CLT | LAL→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 98 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 52m | 1h 27m | 1h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
TPA–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to CLT
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 98 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to CLT is about 1 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 509 miles (819 km). There are approximately 98 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 215 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charleston and Raleigh-Durham. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).