Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Tampa (XNA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX111
MX Mexicana
BCS3
10:47 AM
CDT
2:07 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX110
MX Mexicana
223
4:11 PM
EDT
5:49 PM
CDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Tampa
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 895 mi 2h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 35 1-stop hubs

XNA–TPA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop XNA–TPA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h20 60%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, XNA to TPA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for XNA to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,439
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.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric XNA→TPA TUL→TPA
Distance from XNA 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of XNA with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
XNA: CDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, it's 7:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
895 mi / 1,441 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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.

XNA–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance895 mi / 1,441 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 4 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: XNA
IATA / ICAOXNA / KXNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation1,287 ft / 392 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XNA to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Arkansas National Airport to Tampa International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 895 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from XNA to TPA. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, MCO, HOU, AUS, CVG, MDW, MYR, IND, IAD, CMH, JFK, ABQ, CRP, SNA, PDX, SLC, IAH, DCA, ATL, MIA, DFW, FLL, ORD, CLT, LAS, BNA, MSY, PHL, DEN, DTW, SFO, LAX, MSP, LGA and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers.
Yes, return flights from TPA to XNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TUL. 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 XNA to TPA

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

XNA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XNA to TPA ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,441 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tulsa (TUL).