Tampa to Decatur (TPA–DEC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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896 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 26m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Decatur flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 12m B6MXNK → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Decatur flights
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Tampa to Decatur
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
896 mi 2h 23m nonstop -1h behind

TPA–DEC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to DEC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
FLL ~4h 12m ORD ~5h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → DEC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
DEC → TPA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Decatur is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · DEC: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Decatur.
Distance & Flight Time
896 mi / 1,441 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m gate to gate.
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–DEC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Decatur route.
Route details
Distance896 mi / 1,441 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DEC
Full nameDecatur Airport
IATA / ICAODEC / KDEC
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation682 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to DEC flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Decatur Airport take about 2h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 896 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Decatur is 1 hour behind Tampa.
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 DEC

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Decatur Airport (DEC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to DEC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to DEC is about 2 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 896 miles (1,441 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.