Tampa to Scottsdale (TPA–SCF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Scottsdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,780 mi 4h 36m nonstop -3h behind 49 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and SCF, connecting options are available through 49 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to SCF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SAT ~5h 15m AUS ~5h 36m DFW ~6h 15m HOU ~6h 15m RSW ~6h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
642
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → SCF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
SCF → TPA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Scottsdale from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Metric TPA→SCF PIE→SCF SRQ→SCF
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 4h 36m 4h 14m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 48% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Scottsdale flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Scottsdale flights · Orlando (MCO) to Scottsdale flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Scottsdale Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Scottsdale is 3 hours behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · SCF: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 3:00 PM in Scottsdale.
Distance & Flight Time
1,780 mi / 2,865 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 36m.
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.

Facts

TPA–SCF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Scottsdale route.
Route details
Distance1,780 mi / 2,865 km
Flight time4h 36m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: SCF
Full nameScottsdale Airport
IATA / ICAOSCF / KSDL
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Elevation1,510 ft / 460 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to SCF flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Scottsdale Airport take approximately 4h 36m. The route covers 1,780 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to SCF. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, AUS, DFW, HOU, RSW, PHX, IAH, PBI, LGB, MEM, FLL, SRQ, GRR, VNY, MIA, DEN, CHS, MDW, SAN, MSP, CLT, IND, MCI, BNA, CLE, CMH, IAD, BZN, RST, YYZ, PIT, ORD, LAX, STL, ELP, BWI, YUL, EWR, SFO, BFI, YYC, LGA, BOS, YVR, SJU, SLC, LAS, DAL and ABQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Scottsdale is 3 hours behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from SCF 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 SCF

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to SCF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to SCF ranges from 4 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,780 miles (2,865 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).