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

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Tampa to Lake Charles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
659 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind 9 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and CWF, connecting options are available through 9 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to CWF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
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Know before you go

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.

Facts

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
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CWF
Full nameChennault International Airport
IATA / ICAOCWF / KCWF
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, IAH, ATL, OKC, IAD, EWR, MIA, LAS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lake Charles is 1 hour behind Tampa.
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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

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HOU.