Tampa to Fort Lauderdale (TPA–FLL) — 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–FLL is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana, Southwest Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 11 | 223 | 1h07-1h09 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 7M8, 7S7 | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | 320 | 1h04 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 1h02 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→FLL | PIE→FLL | SRQ→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 9m | 0h 47m | 0h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
TPA–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to FLL
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Tradewind Aviation. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to FLL is about 1 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).