Tampa to Orlando (TPA–MCO) — 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–MCO had nonstop service from Airbus France, Aeromexico and JetBlue, last on the schedule in September 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.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Y Airbus France | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| BA British Airways | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| XP Avelo Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| VS Virgin Atlantic | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Orlando from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→MCO | PIE→MCO | SRQ→MCO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 28 |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · MCO: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Orlando.
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.
Brightline trains depart from Terminal C to Fort Lauderdale (3h, from $30) and Miami (3.5h, from $30); this is the only intercity rail option from the airport. For Walt Disney World or International Drive, ride-hails cost $25–40 and take 20–30 minutes. Mears Connect shuttle buses serve the major resort areas (from $16 per person).Taxis are metered and available at Ground Transportation. Rental car agencies are in the Terminal B intermodal center; accessible by Automated People Mover from both Terminal A and Terminal C. All five theme park areas offer resort shuttle services but these require pre-booking.
Subtropical climate, warm to hot year-round. Summer (June–September) is the most disruptive season: daily afternoon thunderstorms arrive with near-clockwork timing and frequently cause ground stops at MCO, often delaying 3–4pm banks of departures. Heat and humidity can top 35°C with heat index over 40°C. Lightning density in central Florida is among the highest in the United States.
Hurricane season (June–November) brings occasional tropical systems. Orlando sits far enough inland to avoid direct storm surge but tropical downpours cause significant disruption. Winters are mild (10–22°C) with low humidity and minimal rain. January–March is the most flight-stable period.
TPA–MCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (SFB).