Tampa to Cabo San Lucas (TPA–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Cabo San Lucas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,741 mi 3h 45m nonstop -3h behind

TPA–CSL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → CSL
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
CSL → TPA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Cabo San Lucas is 3 hours behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,741 mi / 2,801 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

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.

TPA–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance1,741 mi / 2,801 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CSL
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to CSL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Cabo San Lucas International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,741 miles.
Cabo San Lucas is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from CSL to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 CSL

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to CSL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to CSL is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,741 miles (2,801 km).