Tampa to Tuscaloosa (TPA–TCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Tuscaloosa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
472 mi 0h 38m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and TCL, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to TCL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tuscaloosa from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Metric TPA→TCL PIE→TCL RSW→TCL
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 0h 38m 1h 19m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Tuscaloosa flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to Tuscaloosa flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · TCL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Distance & Flight Time
472 mi / 759 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m.
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–TCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Tuscaloosa route.
Route details
Distance472 mi / 759 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: TCL
Full nameTuscaloosa National Airport
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to TCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Tuscaloosa National Airport take approximately 0h 38m. The route covers 472 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, PIE, FLL, IAD, CLT, AEX, HOU, MDW, IAH, MKE, DFW, AUS, ORD, SYR, ELP, SNA, VNY, BHM and OKC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Nearby alternatives include PIE and RSW. 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 TCL

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to TCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to TCL ranges from 0 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 472 miles (759 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via RSW. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE) and Fort Myers (RSW).