Tampa to San Antonio (TPA–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3698
WN Southwest
73H
9:40 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN169
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1797
WN Southwest
7S7
12:45 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
MDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN441
WN Southwest
73H
10:05 AM
MDT TA
1:25 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3303
WN Southwest
B38M
12:10 PM
MDT TA
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3743
WN Southwest
7S7
3:25 PM
MDT TA
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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 San Antonio
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 971 mi 2h 50m nonstop -2h behind 54 1-stop hubs

TPA–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 971 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H, 7S7 2h50-4h 39%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 SAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,064
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 → SAT
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
Arriving
78%
Return
SAT → TPA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric TPA→SAT SRQ→SAT MCO→SAT
Distance from TPA 40 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 14 1 49
Flight time 2h 50m 3h 15m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 39%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
971 mi / 1,562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m to 4h 0m.
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–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance971 mi / 1,562 km
Flight time2h 50m to 4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 2h 50m to 4h. The route covers 971 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from TPA to SAT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, APF, AFW, MEM, PBI, OKC, SRQ, NAS, ELP, SDF, ACY, RDU, YYZ, ASE, CLE, APA, TEB, RIL, RST, PHL, IAH, MIA, DCA, MCI, DFW, STL, MSY, ATL, HOU, DAL, SFO, FLL, DTW, MDW, BNA, MCO, SLC, DEN, BWI, CLT, LAS, CHS, LAX, ORD, IAD, SAN, PHX, MSP, JFK, BOS, EWR, MEX, CUN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from SAT to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ and MCO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SAT

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to SAT ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 971 miles (1,562 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).