Tulsa to Tampa (TUL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 4h 15m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 20m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
BNA Nashville 4h 30m WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Tampa flights
HOU Houston 4h 40m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 44m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 4h 50m CMNHNZ CMEJANZ Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m WN VJTWN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 31m AABA AAIBLXJ Charlotte (CLT) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 46m AAACAS AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
AUS Austin 5h 47m WNWUP AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Tulsa to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
965 mi 1h 51m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,292
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TUL → TPA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
82%
Return
TPA → TUL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUL delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Tulsa

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric TUL→TPA XNA→TPA OKC→TPA
Distance from TUL 88 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 3
Flight time 1h 51m 2h 17m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 58%
Airports within 200 miles of TUL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Tulsa.
TUL: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
965 mi / 1,553 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

TUL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tulsa to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance965 mi / 1,553 km
Flight time1h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUL to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tulsa International Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 1h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 965 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TPA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Tulsa.
Yes, return flights from TPA to TUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XNA, OKC and ICT. 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 TUL to TPA

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TUL to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUL to TPA is about 1 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 965 miles (1,553 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers (XNA), Oklahoma City (OKC) and Wichita (ICT).