Tucson to Tampa (TUS–TPA) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 35m A8AAAS AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 50m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
IAH Houston 5h 57m LHUA CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 6h 10m ACUAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 26m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 30m WN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas 6h 35m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
SAN San Diego 6h 49m WN ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Tampa flights
MDW Chicago 7h 3m WN VJTWN Chicago (MDW) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 10m AAAFAM AFDLUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Tucson to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TUS to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
829
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
TUS → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
TPA → TUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUS delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric TUS→TPA PHX→TPA
Distance from TUS 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 5
Weekly flights 38
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of TUS with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
TUS: MST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 9:00 PM in Tampa.
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.

TUS–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Tampa route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUS
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUS to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
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 3 hours ahead of Tucson.
Yes, return flights from TPA to TUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).