Tampa to Charlotte (TPA–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 173 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB | 98 | 320, 321, 738 | 1h41-1h59 | Oneworld | IB | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 2 | 32Q | 1h53 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→CLT | PIE→CLT | SRQ→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 1 | 58 |
| Flight time | 1h 12m | 1h 10m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
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 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to CLT ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 1 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 509 miles (819 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 122 return, totaling 235 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
173 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).