Can I fly direct from Tampa to Phoenix?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 20% of flights from Tampa to Phoenix were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Tampa to Phoenix?

The typical direct flight from Tampa to Phoenix has a duration of 4 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 2873 kilometers. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 11 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

How often do Tampa to Phoenix flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Tampa to Phoenix route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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2026-09-29 – 2026-09-30
TPA - Phoenix
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2026-08-20 – 2026-08-24
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Tampa to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Phoenix

A typical journey from Tampa to Phoenix takes about 17h 1m, including connections. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 2873 km. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, with a median of 2 connections when not flying direct.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Tampa to Phoenix, fares are typically $317–$542, with a median of $364. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Phoenix? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $227. Following closely are March, with a median fare of $240, and February, where the median fare is $244. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more economical travel.

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Phoenix

Regular price: $224 - $405

Prices for flights from Tampa to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $224 to $405. The current lowest deal is $199 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $199

Low $224

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to PHX is April, with a median price of $227. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $667. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

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Flights from $227

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Flights from $667

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Direct flights from Tampa to Phoenix

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Tampa to Phoenix

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$311

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$384

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$368

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$403

$373

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$335

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

TPA - Phoenix

Tampa (TPA) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$437

$353

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Tampa to Phoenix

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$403 → $311

23%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$437 → $353

19%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$275 → $199

28%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$329 → $255

23%

Popular Airports to fly from Tampa to Phoenix

Tampa - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Tampa to Phoenix are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Phoenix, with a median price of $227.

⏱️ Flight duration

Total flight time is 17h 1m on average

Flights from Tampa to Phoenix typically take 17h 1m, with 2 stopovers when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Tampa to Phoenix are frequent, with many options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $199

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $199 from Tampa to Phoenix.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, representing 80% of recent fares.

Tampa main airports to depart from

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Tampa to Phoenix.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Tampa to Phoenix.

📍 ~7 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a useful alternative, offering a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$292

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

76% AI deal score

$1,553

$1,269

Save $284

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Tampa to Phoenix is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $239. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $462, while booking 7-13 days out averages $299. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance averaged $436, and those made 60+ days out averaged $448.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Tampa to Phoenix is considered to be $317 or less. The median price for this route was $364. Prices can range higher, with 75% of observed prices being $542 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Phoenix are April, March, and February. In April, the median price was $227, while March saw a median of $240, and February had a median of $244. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $364 for this route.

Tampa to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Tampa to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Tampa to Phoenix

Regular price: $224 - $405

Prices for flights from Tampa to Phoenix are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $224 to $405. The current lowest deal is $199 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $199

Low $224

High $405

The cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from TPA to PHX is April, with a median price of $227. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $667. Prices are generally lower from February to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $227

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $667

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