How many flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 33.2% of flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. Travelers seeking direct routes should be aware that about one-third of available flights are non-stop. The majority of flights on this route typically involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa?

The median direct flight time from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is typically 1 hour and 6 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 11 hours and 17 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 317 kilometers. Travelers should consider whether the convenience of a direct flight outweighs the longer travel time associated with connecting flights.

How often do cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for budget-friendly travel on this route arise regularly. Travelers looking for deals can expect to find them with a good degree of consistency. This route is known for its frequent availability of lower-priced options.

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Fort Lauderdale to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

A typical journey from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa takes approximately 6h 29m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 317 kilometers. Given that most itineraries for this route involve connections, this duration reflects the overall travel time rather than a direct flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, the fares right now are above the typical level. Over the last 90 days, prices have typically ranged from $99–$409, with a median of $249. Only about 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $47. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $50. December is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $55.

Most itineraries for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa connect at least once, with only 33.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are available, you are more likely to find options that include one or more stops.

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Regular price: $68 - $157

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.

The regular price range for this route is $68 to $157. The current lowest deal is $78 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 20.

now $78

Low $68

High $157

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are generally lower priced from January to December. The cheapest month to fly is January, with a median price of $47. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $273.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $47

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $273

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$132

$95

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$116

$85

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

JetBlue Airways

$117

$84

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$107

$80

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$102

$80

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$107

$80

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$220 → $130

41%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$146 → $78

47%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$146 → $80

45%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$146 → $84

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Fort Lauderdale - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are above the typical level, with a median of $249.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $47 for Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 6h 29m

The median flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 66.8% of recent Fort Lauderdale to Tampa routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are frequent, appearing often.

Fort Lauderdale main airports to depart from

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL)

Cheapest

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport offers flights to Tampa, providing a convenient departure point for your trip.

📍 ~7 km from Fort Lauderdale (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.

📍 ~9 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$116

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is typically 28-59 days before departure. Flights booked within this period have an average price of $67. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out sees prices rise significantly to an average of $319. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa is considered a good deal at or below $99. The median price for this route over the same period was $249. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $409 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares under $99.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa, with a median price of $47. August also offers competitive fares, with a median of $50. The annual median price for this route is $249, indicating significant savings are possible by choosing to fly in one of the historically cheaper months.

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Fort Lauderdale to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Regular price: $68 - $157

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa.

The regular price range for this route is $68 to $157. The current lowest deal is $78 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Oct 3-Oct 20.

now $78

Low $68

High $157

The cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

January

Cheapest

Flights from $47

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $273

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$132

$95

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$116

$85

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

JetBlue Airways

$117

$84

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$107

$80

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$102

$80

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FLL - Tampa

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$107

$80

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa

3 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 26

$220 → $130

41%

1 night

Dec 20 - Dec 21

$146 → $78

47%

3 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 12

$146 → $80

45%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$146 → $84

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa