Tampa to Milwaukee (TPA–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2096
WN Southwest
737
8:05 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4580
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4572
WN Southwest
737
4:26 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN851
WN Southwest
738
5:35 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2055
WN Southwest
B38M
6:40 AM
CDT
10:20 AM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN745
WN Southwest
7S7
7:00 AM
CDT
10:45 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2400
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN553
WN Southwest
B38M
3:10 PM
CDT
6:55 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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 Milwaukee
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,077 mi 2h 44m nonstop -1h behind 100 1-stop hubs

TPA–MKE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,077 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 10 737, 738, 7M8 2h44-2h50 85%
F9 Frontier 2 85%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (12 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 MKE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
100
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,920
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.

Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric TPA→MKE PIE→MKE SRQ→MKE
Distance from TPA 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 10
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 36m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to General Mitchell International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
1,077 mi / 1,733 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 44m to 2h 50m.
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–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance1,077 mi / 1,733 km
Flight time2h 44m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections100 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 2h 44m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,077 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from TPA to MKE. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BQK, SAV, BMG, PIE, TOL, BKL, LEX, TYS, JAX, TUL, TCL, SDF, ECP, JXN, PTK, OSU, APF, SUA, AEX, BCT, PIT, RDU, CMH, MSN, RSW, AFW, CLE, NEW, FXE, YUL, STP, CRW, MCO, CAK, BUF, RST, SAT, PBI, GPT, TEB, EYW, PNE, HPN, YYZ, PNS, BED, HOU, PLS, OMA, GSP, CHS, ELH, PVD, MMU, MIA, OKC, FLL, APA, EGE, BDL, CUN, BZN, ASE, SCF, VNY, SBA, YYC, PUJ, LAX, PDX, JFK, APC, SFO, STL, ORD, BOS, ATL, IAH, SLC, BNA, MDW, MSP, CLT, DEN, PHL, EWR, BWI, DFW, LGA, PHX, DCA, DTW, LAS, AUS, IAD, DAL, MCI, IND, SAN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Milwaukee is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from MKE to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and MCO. 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 MKE

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to MKE ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,077 miles (1,733 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BQK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).