Tampa to Destin (TPA–DSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Destin
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 291 mi 0h 45m nonstop -1h behind 30 1-stop hubs

TPA–DSI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tradewind Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 291 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–DSI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 1 – 1h15 67% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to DSI direction.
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Departure time distribution
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Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
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Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to DSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Destin from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Destin Executive Airport.
Metric TPA→DSI MCO→DSI GNV→DSI
Distance from TPA – 81 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 0h 45m 23h 55m 0h 49m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Orlando (MCO) to Destin flights · Gainesville (GNV) to Destin flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Destin Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Destin.
Distance & Flight Time
291 mi / 468 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 1h 15m.
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–DSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Destin route.
Route details
Distance291 mi / 468 km
Flight time0h 45m to 1h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DSI
Full nameDestin Executive Airport
IATA / ICAODSI / KDTS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to DSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Destin Executive Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 1h 15m. The route covers 291 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Tradewind Aviation.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from TPA to DSI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, GNV, PBI, PDK, FLL, MSY, IND, BNA, TUL, MEM, RDU, ATL, GSO, CLT, HOU, MIA, IAD, ORD, CLE, MDW, OMA, ABQ, SLC, SNA, VNY, DAL, MCO, TYS, AUS and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Destin is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from DSI to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO and GNV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DSI

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI) are connected by nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to DSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to DSI ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 291 miles (468 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO) and Gainesville (GNV).