How to get from Tampa to Charlotte: connecting flights, about 5h 45m total

Flights from Tampa to Charlotte

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Best fares from Tampa to Charlotte

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Cheapest one-way $111 14 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $111 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $111 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $111 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $111

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Charleston: 5h 45m
two tickets, via Miami: $89
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 512 mi (824 km)

fastest

Via Charleston

5h 45m

with the connection

Tampa to Charleston flight 1h 30m

Connection of about 3h

Charleston to Charlotte flight 1h 15m

Via Atlanta

5h 58m

with the connection

Tampa to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Charlotte flight 1h 23m

two ticketsfrom $515

Via Raleigh

6h 4m

with the connection

Tampa to Raleigh flight 1h 52m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to Charlotte flight 1h 12m

Via Miami

6h 25m

with the connection

Tampa to Miami flight 1h 12m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Charlotte: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.

Miami to Charlotte flight 2h 13m

two ticketsfrom $89

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 Tampa to cities closest to Charlotte

Tampa to Raleigh Raleigh: 130 mi (209 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 52m from $63 Tampa to Charleston Charleston: 177 mi (285 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 30m Tampa to Atlanta Atlanta: 226 mi (364 km) from Charlotte, flight 1h 35m from $19 Tampa to Washington Washington: 329 mi (529 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 20m from $88 Tampa to Cincinnati Cincinnati: 336 mi (540 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h 16m Tampa to Nashville Nashville: 339 mi (546 km) from Charlotte, flight 2h

To Charlotte from cities closest to Tampa

Orlando to Charlotte Orlando: 77 mi (124 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 51m from $94 Fort Myers to Charlotte Fort Myers: 98 mi (157 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 4m from $288 Gainesville to Charlotte Gainesville: 118 mi (190 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 48m Daytona Beach to Charlotte Daytona Beach: 124 mi (199 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 44m from $434 Tallahassee to Charlotte Tallahassee: 204 mi (328 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 47m from $209 Miami to Charlotte Miami: 206 mi (332 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 13m from $33

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Tampa to Charlotte?

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

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

Via Charleston: 1h 30m to the connection, 1h 15m after it, about 5h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $89. 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 Tampa and Charlotte?

Charleston (5h 45m total), Atlanta (5h 58m total), Raleigh (6h 4m total) and Miami (6h 25m total).

How far is Charlotte from Tampa?

512 mi (824 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.