MSP → TPAMinneapolis to Tampa

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Direct flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Tampa (TPA): 17 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 100% of the last 6 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 6 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 6 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 2,105 km, an estimated 3 hours 12 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Minneapolis and Tampa. Updated 20 October 2026 at 21:52 UTC.

Today, MSP → TPA

Tue 20 Oct · local times
  1. 06:40 SY213Sun Country Departed TPA 10:40In the air · scheduled landing
  2. 10:10 DL2301Delta Departed Landed 14:06 −15
  3. 18:59 DL2385Delta On scheduleGate T1G20 TPA est. 23:02sched 23:10

Checked MSP board 16:52 · TPA board 17:27

MSP Minneapolis smooth · +9
TPA Tampa smooth · +0
2,105 km · ~3h 12m est.
dep bank 06:45–18:5917x weekly
Runs reliable · 3 airlines · 17x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 6 operated MSP → TPA flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −6 min. 0 of 6 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−6 minacross the last 6 operated legs
Flight time~3h 12mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures17x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Delta Air LinesSouthwest AirlinesSun Country Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Delta Air LinesDL

Flights DL2301 varies daily · DL2264 13:13 Mo Th Fr Su · DL2385 18:59 daily

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN1178 12:45 Mo Th Fr

Sun Country AirlinesSY

Flights SY213 varies daily · SY211 varies Fr Sa Su · SY215 varies Mo Th Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-20DL2301arrived−15
10-19DL2264arrived−6
10-19DL2301arrived−14
10-19DL2385arrived+1
10-19SY213arrived−4
10-19SY215arrived−12

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
MSPMinneapolis +9 min smooth 🌤 clear · S 8 kt Full MSP delay board →
TPATampa +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · NE 6 kt Full TPA delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at TPA: 35% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +11 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Minneapolis to Tampa route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MSP to TPA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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MSP to TPA questions

Is MSP–TPA running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at MSP is the weaker end, route health score 93/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on MSP–TPA?

Operators schedule evening departures around 18:59 from MSP. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the TPA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from MSP to TPA?

Great-circle distance is 2,105 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 179–210 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does MSP–TPA fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 34 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.