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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:09 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 8:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa takes 1h 09m, covering 197 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 Fort Lauderdale to Tampa range from $95 to $207, with an average of $124 over the past 12 months. Anything below $95 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $124 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Breeze Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Fort Lauderdale to Tampa flights are:

• Southwest: 90% on time
• Breeze Airways: 85% on time
• JetBlue: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A220-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Tampa flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Fort Lauderdale and Tampa is around $88 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 10m. Recent train fares are around $80, with a trip time of about 5h 02m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 10% lower. However, taking the train takes about 3+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $52, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Morning 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 Fort Lauderdale to Tampa route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $112 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $142, a difference of $30.

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

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

• JetBlue
• Breeze Airways
• Southwest

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 Fort Lauderdale to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: 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:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• 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.

Fort Lauderdale Airport features numerous parking alternatives for its travelers. There is a curbside valet service and three on-site parking lots that offer daily or hourly parking rates at the airport. The economy lot is the only off-site parking lot. Free parking is also available for disabled veterans. These parking lots are roughly 15min from the airport’s terminals, and they provide complimentary shuttles to the terminals.

If you have an early flight to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from FLL, consider staying at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South to avoid the morning traffic. The hotel is close to FLL airport and offers complimentary shuttles to the airport. You could also book a stay at either Comfort Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port or Wyndham Garden Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port, both modern establishments close to the airport.

Passengers with limited mobility are catered for at FLL airport. The airport provides alternatives such as curb cuts, level entrances, elevators, ramps, and automatic doors for passengers who cannot use stairs. All terminals have wheelchair access at the west end of the Garage Complex on Level 1 and Level 4. Furthermore, wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available in the concourses, baggage claim areas, and ticket lobbies.

An average of 780 kg of carbon is released on the flight to Tampa from Fort Lauderdale. Amtrak Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines operate the most eco-friendly flights. These airlines produce 96%, 90%, and 89% less carbon, respectively. Furthermore, most of these flights to Tampa from Fort Lauderdale have no layovers.