Tampa to San Antonio (TPA–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 971 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 2h40-2h45 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→SAT | PIE→SAT | SRQ→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 1h 55m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 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 and Delta Air Lines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TPA to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to SAT is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 971 miles (1,562 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Louis Armstrong New Orleans and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).