Detroit to Tampa (YIP–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YIP Airport Page →
987 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 7 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~4h 19m → DLF9 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Tampa flights
AEX Alexandria ~5h 22m → Alexandria (AEX) to Tampa flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 11m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tampa flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 12m SGX → WN Dallas (DAL) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 21m RJ → F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
BDL Hartford ~6h 54m → B6MXWN Hartford (BDL) to Tampa flights
QRO Querétaro ~8h 30m → XP Querétaro (QRO) to Tampa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
987 mi 2h 1m nonstop

YIP–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Tampa (TPA) Tampa to Detroit flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CVG ~4h 19m AEX ~5h 22m ORD ~6h 11m DAL ~6h 12m LAS ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
YIP → TPA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
TPA → YIP
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tampa from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric YIP→TPA DTW→TPA TOL→TPA
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 9 1
Weekly flights – 84 –
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 37m 2h 2m
Detroit (DTW) to Tampa flights · Toledo (TOL) to Tampa flights · Flint (FNT) to Tampa flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Tampa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
987 mi / 1,588 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m 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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIP–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance987 mi / 1,588 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 2h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 987 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, TOL and FNT. 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 YIP to TPA

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to TPA is about 2 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 987 miles (1,588 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Toledo (TOL) and Flint (FNT).