How to get from Albany to Tampa: connecting flights, about 7h 18m total

Flights from Albany to Tampa

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Best fares from Albany to Tampa

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Cheapest one-way $391 26 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $571 26 December 2026, WN Cheapest weekend departure $391 Sat, 26 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $391

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Philadelphia: 7h 18m
two tickets, via Chicago: $274
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 1,127 mi (1,813 km)

fastest

Via Philadelphia

7h 18m

with the connection

Albany to Philadelphia flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Philadelphia International. Departure to Tampa: Philadelphia International, Trenton-Mercer.

Philadelphia to Tampa flight 2h 53m

Via Chicago

8h 30m

with the connection

Albany to Chicago flight 2h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Tampa flight 2h 45m

two ticketsfrom $274

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Albany to cities closest to Tampa

Albany to Charlotte Charlotte: 512 mi (824 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 18m from $147 Albany to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 928 mi (1,494 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 25m Albany to Chicago Chicago: 1,005 mi (1,618 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 45m from $170 Albany to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 1,985 mi (3,195 km) from Tampa, flight 7h 5m Albany to San Francisco San Francisco: 2,396 mi (3,856 km) from Tampa, flight 8h 10m

To Tampa from cities closest to Albany

Newburgh to Tampa Newburgh: 81 mi (131 km) from Albany, flight 3h 8m from $99 Westchester County to Tampa Westchester County: 112 mi (180 km) from Albany, flight 2h 56m Syracuse to Tampa Syracuse: 124 mi (200 km) from Albany, flight 3h Providence to Tampa Providence: 133 mi (214 km) from Albany, flight 3h 23m New York to Tampa New York: 135 mi (217 km) from Albany, flight 3h 6m from $69 Boston to Tampa Boston: 139 mi (223 km) from Albany, flight 3h 29m from $112

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albany to Tampa?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.

What is the fastest way to fly from Albany to Tampa?

Via Philadelphia: 1h 25m to the connection, 2h 53m after it, about 7h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Albany to Tampa with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $274. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Albany and Tampa?

Philadelphia (7h 18m total) and Chicago (8h 30m total).

How far is Tampa from Albany?

1,127 mi (1,813 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.