Tampa to Fort Lauderdale (TPA–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–FLL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 197 miles in approximately 0h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 179 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 25 | 320, 32B, 32S | 1h01-1h05 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 8 | BCS3 | 1h02-7h47 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 73H, B38M | 1h05-1h10 | – | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→FLL | PIE→FLL | SRQ→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 34m | 0h 48m | 0h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Tradewind Aviation and Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to FLL ranges from 0 hours 34 minutes to 7 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 197 miles (317 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
179 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).