Tampa to Lubbock (TPA–LBB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,208 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 4h 35m EJMWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Lubbock flights
DAL Dallas 4h 35m WN → EJAWN Dallas (DAL) to Lubbock flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 59m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Lubbock flights
IAH Houston 5h 2m CMEJANH → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Lubbock flights
DEN Denver 6h 43m F9UAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Lubbock flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m F9WNY4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lubbock flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 21m AAWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lubbock flights
AUS Austin 9h 16m DLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Lubbock flights
MSY New Orleans ~5h 17m MXNKWN → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Lubbock flights
AFW Fort Worth ~5h 27m → EM Fort Worth (AFW) to Lubbock flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tampa to Lubbock
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,208 mi 2h 46m nonstop -1h behind

TPA–LBB had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,208 miles in 2h 46m.

Also explore TPA Routes LBB Routes TPA Live Flights LBB Live Flights TPA Delays LBB Delays
All flights from Lubbock (LBB) Lubbock to Tampa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TPA–LBB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 78% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to LBB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
HOU ~4h 35m DAL ~4h 35m DFW ~4h 59m IAH ~5h 2m MSY ~5h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
464
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 → LBB
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
84%
Return
LBB → TPA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → LBB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lubbock from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Metric TPA→LBB PIE→LBB MCO→LBB
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 46m 3h 41m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Lubbock flights · Orlando (MCO) to Lubbock flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Lubbock.
Distance & Flight Time
1,208 mi / 1,944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m 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–LBB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Lubbock route.
Route details
Distance1,208 mi / 1,944 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: LBB
Full nameLubbock Preston Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOLBB / KLBB
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation3,282 ft / 1,000 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to LBB flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport take about 2h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 1,208 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TPA to LBB: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth.
Lubbock is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from LBB to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE 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 LBB

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

TPA to LBB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to LBB is about 2 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,944 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Orlando (MCO).