Tampa to Lake Charles (TPA–CWF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 659 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and CWF, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to CWF.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → CWF
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
CWF → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
-1h
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · CWF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Lake Charles.
Distance & Flight Time
659 mi / 1,060 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m.
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–CWF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Lake Charles route.
Route details
Distance659 mi / 1,060 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CWF
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to CWF flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Chennault International Airport take approximately 1h 33m. The route covers 659 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to CWF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATL, OKC, LAS, EWR and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Tampa.
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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 CWF

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Chennault International Airport (CWF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to CWF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to CWF ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 659 miles (1,060 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ATL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.