Tampa to Jacksonville (TPA–VQQ) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~7h 18m AAASAY → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Jacksonville flights
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Tampa to Jacksonville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
160 mi 0h 26m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and VQQ, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Jacksonville (VQQ) Jacksonville to Tampa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to VQQ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DFW ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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 → VQQ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
VQQ → TPA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Jacksonville from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Cecil Airport.
Metric TPA→VQQ MCO→VQQ SFB→VQQ
Distance from TPA – 81 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 26m 0h 48m 0h 26m
Departure OTP 70% – –
Orlando (MCO) to Jacksonville flights · Orlando (SFB) to Jacksonville flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Cecil Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Jacksonville is 0 hours the same as Tampa.
TPA: EDT · VQQ: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 257 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 26m gate to gate.
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–VQQ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Jacksonville route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 257 km
Flight time0h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: VQQ
Full nameCecil Airport
IATA / ICAOVQQ / KVQQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation81 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to VQQ flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Cecil Airport take about 0h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 160 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from VQQ to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO and SFB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 VQQ

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Cecil Airport (VQQ) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to VQQ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to VQQ is about 0 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (257 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO) and Orlando (SFB).