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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Buffalo to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:45 pm and lands at 11:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Buffalo to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Tampa takes 2h 50m, covering 1,055 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Tampa range from $250 to $436, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $339 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $172 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $353 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Buffalo to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Buffalo to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Buffalo to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $138, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Flights from Buffalo to Tampa usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

One-stop flights from Buffalo to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 29% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Buffalo to Tampa. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $375, a difference of $74.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Buffalo and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Raleigh-Durham (RDU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 4h 46m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 48m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Buffalo to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Non-travelers accompanying disabled, minor, or elderly travelers must have a temporary gate pass and produce a government-issued document upon request. The non-traveler will pass through security and must leave the airport as soon as the passenger boards the plane.

You may want to have a rest as you await your flight. Buffalo Airport Terminal is open 24h, and seats are available on all Departures Levels. People planning to stay overnight at Buffalo Airport in advance of their early morning flights can nap at the padded, armrest-free benches spread across the airport.

There are several hotels with free shuttles where travelers can spend time ahead of their flight from Buffalo Airport to Tampa Airport. Aloft Buffalo Airport, which is approximately 5min from Buffalo Airport, offers free shuttles to and from the Departure Terminal. Other hotels near Buffalo Airport include Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buffalo, and Days Inn Hotel Buffalo. Facilities available at these hotels include salons, spas, bars, and workstations.

Traveler’s Aid is an organization that assists distressed and stranded passengers upon arriving at Tampa Airport. It has volunteers who help passengers with currency exchange, destination queries, and lost luggage. Located at the Main Terminal, Travel Aid opens from 9am-7pm from Monday to Wednesday and from 9am-4pm from Thursday to Sunday.

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit operates a bus from the airport to various destinations in the city center. Car rental services, including Payless, Budget, Avis, and Hertz, are at Tampa Airport. Car rental offices are available from the Main Terminal via the SkyConnect train, an in-terminal train in Tampa Airport. Taxis to various destinations across Tampas from TPA Airport are also available at the baggage claim area. The minimum fare for a taxi ride from TPA Airport is around US$ 15 (C$ 18.70).