Tampa to Jacksonville (TPA–JAX) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 3h 22m B6MXNK → ADMX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Jacksonville flights
MIA Miami 3h 23m AAATBA → AAGFIB Miami (MIA) to Jacksonville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 37m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Jacksonville flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 23m AAIB → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Jacksonville flights
BNA Nashville 4h 43m AAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Jacksonville flights
DCA Washington 5h 19m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Jacksonville flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 20m F9WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Jacksonville flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 43m MXWN → G4MX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Jacksonville flights
CAK Akron 5h 45m MX → G4MX Akron (CAK) to Jacksonville flights
IAH Houston 5h 53m CMEJANH → ACEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Jacksonville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tampa to Jacksonville
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 181 mi 0h 47m nonstop

TPA–JAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 181 miles in approximately 0h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–JAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – 1h 82% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 1 – – 82% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 50%)
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 JAX direction.
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to JAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
FLL ~3h 22m MIA ~3h 23m ATL ~3h 37m ELH ~3h 49m GSP ~3h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,272
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → JAX
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
69%
Return
JAX → TPA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → JAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jacksonville from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Metric TPA→JAX LAL→JAX SRQ→JAX
Distance from TPA – 31 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 4
Weekly flights 2 – –
Flight time 0h 47m 0h 30m 0h 38m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Lakeland (LAL) to Jacksonville flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Jacksonville flights · Orlando (MCO) to Jacksonville flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Jacksonville International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Jacksonville is 0 hours the same as Tampa.
TPA: EDT · JAX: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
181 mi / 292 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 47m gate to gate.
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–JAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance181 mi / 292 km
Flight time0h 47m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: JAX
Full nameJacksonville International Airport
IATA / ICAOJAX / KJAX
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to JAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport take about 0h 47m gate to gate. The route covers 181 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TPA to JAX: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from JAX to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAL, SRQ and MCO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 JAX

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to JAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to JAX is about 0 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 181 miles (292 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).