Tampa to San Antonio (TPA–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, 7S7 | 2h50-4h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Tampa
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · SAT: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).