Cheap flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Tampa International from $79
Updated 2026-07-26
407 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 13m with 7 airlines operating direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Tampa International (TPA). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson is the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's main hub, with five domestic concourses and a separate international concourse all linked by an underground people mover. MARTA's Red and Gold lines run from the airport's own station directly into downtown Atlanta in around 20 minutes for $2.50 — one of the cheapest big-city airport transfers in the country. Fares from ATL are competitive on virtually every route Delta serves; ULCC carriers Spirit and Frontier add discount capacity on the heaviest leisure corridors.
Arriving in Tampa
Tampa International is 6 miles west of downtown Tampa. HART bus 30 runs every 30 minutes to downtown for $2; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre on the airport grounds. Fares to TPA peak around the Tampa Bay Buccaneers playoff games and during spring break (March); summer is cheaper despite Gulf-coast humidity. The Brightline rail extension to Tampa is planned for late 2026.
Who flies ATL to TPA?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 13m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 13m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 13m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 13m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 13m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 13m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 13m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Atlanta to Tampa FAQs
Direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Tampa International (TPA) take approximately 1h 13m for the 407-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to Tampa International (TPA): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Tampa International (TPA) is the primary international airport for Tampa. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.