Tampa to Minneapolis (TPA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–MSP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,308 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS, WS | 43 | 321, 739, 753 | 2h44-3h28 | SkyTeam | VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 7 | 738 | 3h26 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→MSP | PIE→MSP | LAL→MSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 71 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 3h 25m | 3h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · MSP: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
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.
Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.
Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.
Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.
TPA–MSP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to MSP
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to MSP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to MSP ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,308 miles (2,105 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
144 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SPI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).