Tampa to Memphis (TPA–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX2101
MX Breeze
223
1:06 PM
EDT
2:12 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN281
WN Southwest
737
4:25 PM
EDT
5:35 PM
CDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2069
WN Southwest
73H
1:50 PM
CDT
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2100
MX Breeze
223
5:39 PM
CDT
8:33 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Tampa to Memphis
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 656 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

TPA–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 656 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 68 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h06 80%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 737 2h10 80%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + WN (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to MEM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,889
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → MEM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
81%
Return
MEM → TPA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric TPA→MEM PIE→MEM MCO→MEM
Distance from TPA 10 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 4
Weekly flights 3 8 25
Flight time 2h 6m 2h 2h 2m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
656 mi / 1,056 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m to 2h 10m.
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.

TPA–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance656 mi / 1,056 km
Flight time2h 6m to 2h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h 6m to 2h 10m. The route covers 656 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from TPA to MEM. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, TUL, BHM, APF, PBI, RSW, PNS, OPF, VRB, LZU, SDF, CVG, SAT, MSY, CRW, RIC, CLL, ORF, MHH, PIT, IAD, JCI, CLE, IND, BUF, YYZ, TTN, YOW, EGE, MHT, APA, JFK, ISP, IAH, BZN, SFO, MIA, SEA, BWI, ATL, CLT, MSP, BNA, AUS, BOS, EWR, DFW, HSV, PHX, DAL, MDW, DCA, MCO, HOU, RDU, ORD, DEN, SLC, DTW, LAX, LAS, FRA, FLL, PHL, LGA, CHS, DSI and MBO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from MEM to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, MCO and SFB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to MEM ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 656 miles (1,056 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Orlando (SFB).