Tampa to New York (TPA–JFK) — 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–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,006 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS | 41 | 738, 739 | 2h38-2h56 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, EI, FI, JL, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 21 | 320, 321 | 2h44-3h | – | AT, EI, FI, JL, JU, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 321 | 2h42 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| ROJ Royal Jet | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→JFK | LAL→JFK | SRQ→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 31 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 291 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h 47m | 2h 18m | 2h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
TPA–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to JFK
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Etihad Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Royal Jet. With 291 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to JFK is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,006 miles (1,619 km). There are approximately 291 weekly flights outbound and 150 return, totaling 441 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Raleigh-Durham, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lakeland (LAL), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).