Jacksonville to Tampa (VQQ–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Jacksonville to Tampa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 160 mi 0h 51m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

VQQ–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 160 miles in approximately 0h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VQQ–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VQQ to TPA.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Jacksonville

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric VQQ→TPA JAX→TPA GNV→TPA
Distance from VQQ 22 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 51m 0h 49m 0h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of VQQ with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Jacksonville, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
160 mi / 257 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 51m.
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.

VQQ–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Jacksonville to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance160 mi / 257 km
Flight time0h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: VQQ
Full nameCecil Airport
IATA / ICAOVQQ / KVQQ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation81 ft / 25 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VQQ to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Cecil Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 0h 51m. The route covers 160 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VQQ to TPA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, MCO, RDU, MIA, CLT, HOU, JFK, YYZ, BOS, MSP and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TPA to VQQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, GNV and DAB. 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 VQQ to TPA

Cecil Airport (VQQ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VQQ to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VQQ to TPA ranges from 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 160 miles (257 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Gainesville (GNV) and Daytona Beach (DAB).