Tampa to Lubbock (TPA–LBB) — 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–LBB had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 4h 24m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| G4 Allegiant Air | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lubbock from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→LBB | PIE→LBB | MCO→LBB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 24m | 3h 41m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · LBB: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Lubbock.
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.
TPA–LBB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to LBB
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in August 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 4 hours 24 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 Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Orlando (MCO).