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

• Earliest: departs at 5:01 am and lands at 7:28 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 2h 27m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Tampa takes 2h 27m, covering 912 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 Dallas to Tampa range from $214 to $414, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $299 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $206 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $303 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Tampa flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 36%, afternoon flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dallas to Tampa flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

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

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Dallas to Tampa may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to Tampa route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Dallas to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $367, a difference of $76.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 55m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 6h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Dallas (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Dallas to Tampa flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Make sure your business projects are not stalled by taking advantage of the Flight Deck Conference Center (FDCC) at the Dallas Love Field airport. There is a wide variety of conference rooms which vary in capacity and allow you to have a favorable environment to work as you wait to travel. The conference center provides amenities such as day offices, meeting rooms with Wi-Fi, TVs, catering, and restrooms.

If you have any questions regarding how to get access to the airport's facilities and amenities, proceed to Level 3 of the main terminal and ask for assistance at the information desk. Airlines provide Skycap services at the airport for customers who require wheelchair assistance. You'll be shown relief zones for your service animals/pets, which are grassy areas available after security screening barriers and near the main terminal on the airside. You've also been given short and long-term parking to make it easier for you to get to your car.

You can go to downtown Tampa using taxis, shuttles, and buses. You can locate a taxi once you have cleared from the baggage claim. Shuttles must be booked prior, which can be done via a private company, and will take an estimated 13min to the town center. For the buses, there are several options to choose from, though they take longer than the other transportation options.

You can look for your misplaced belongings at the terminal's public section, where the lost and found section is located. Any belongings you may have misplaced at the terminal or the airport checkpoint will be found there. If you misplace something in an airplane or on a gate bridge, you can look for it in the lost and found area of the airline you flew with. After 30 days, any unclaimed items will be contributed to United Way.