Tampa to Denver (TPA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,505 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 32 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h40-4h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 28 | 738, 739, B38M | 3h41-4h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 13 | 32N, A20N | 3h47-4h09 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Denver from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→DEN | SRQ→DEN | MCO→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | 3 | 158 |
| Flight time | 3h 48m | 3h 12m | 3h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
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.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
TPA–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to DEN
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to DEN is about 3 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,505 miles (2,422 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Kansas City and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).