Tampa to Dallas-Fort Worth (TPA–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 928 miles in approximately 2h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, CX, FJ, G3, GF, JL, QF, QR | 99 | 321, 738 | 2h35-2h54 | Oneworld | AS, AY, CX, FJ, G3, GF, JL, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N, 32Q | 2h30-2h56 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→DFW | PIE→DFW | SRQ→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 263 | – | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 49m | 3h 21m | 2h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
TPA–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to DFW
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 263 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to DFW is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 928 miles (1,493 km). There are approximately 263 weekly flights outbound and 202 return, totaling 465 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).