Tampa to St Louis (TPA–STL) — 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–STL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 870 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach St Louis from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→STL | PIE→STL | SRQ→STL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 2h 3m | 2h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · STL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in St Louis.
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–STL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to STL
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to STL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to STL is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 870 miles (1,400 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).