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Yes, Southwest operates a few nonstop flights in the morning and a few in the late afternoon. Delta and American operate several flights from IND to TPA throughout the day, but these flights have one or two layovers during each trip in cities that include Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), and Washington D.C. (DCA).

IND has three private Nursing Mothers Rooms, one pre-security and two post-security. The pre-security room is located close to Ticket Island #8, near Southwest Airlines. One post security room is by the international arrivals on Concourse A across from Harry & Izzy’s. The other is on Concourse B, by Tinker Coffee, across from Gate B5.

You can catch a Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus or Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus from TPA at the Rental Car Center. It will take about 40min to arrive downtown. If you catch a Yellow Cab or a United Cab curbside outside Baggage Claim, the journey into Tampa will last about 11min. If you take a shuttle from the airport, the ride will take about 20min.

There are two designated pet relief areas in IND. One is post-security in Concourse A near the International Arrivals area. The other is post-security in Concourse B across from gate B5. These areas have artificial grass, miniature fire hydrants, and pop-up sprinklers to wash away liquid waste. In the area, you will find bags and trash receptacles so you can clean up after your pet.

Among airlines operating Indianapolis to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Indianapolis and Tampa.

Flights from Indianapolis to Tampa usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $228 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $363 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 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 and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Indianapolis to Tampa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $335 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $379, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Indianapolis 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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $349. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Tampa takes 2h 17m, covering 839 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $169 to $1,043. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 38m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 54m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

Round-trip flights from Indianapolis to Tampa range from $275 to $444, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

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