Buffalo (BUF) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,053-mile flight takes about 2h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,053 mi · 1,695 km
- Flight time
- 2h 41m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying BUF to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 70,904 | 2h 40m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 14,632 | 2h 50m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BUF to TPA flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 8:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3936Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 9:10am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2545Southwest Airlines | 8:05am | 10:50am | 10 | 100% |
| WN 4462Southwest Airlines | 12:45pm | 3:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3375Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 4:20pm | 12 | 73% |
| WN 3119Southwest Airlines | 4:05pm | 6:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2816Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 10:55pm | 4 | n/a |
Is BUF to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 712 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (70%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 627 | 81% | 13 min | 0.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 85 | 74% | 20 min | 2.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 38 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 108 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 122 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 26 | 100% | |
| 10am to 11am | 20 | 68% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 33 | 91% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 29 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 26 | 44% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 59 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 46 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 58 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 74 | 55% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 45 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 75 | 9,679 | |
| September 2025 | 64 | 6,958 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 7,713 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 6,477 | |
| December 2025 | 55 | 6,577 | |
| January 2026 | 64 | 6,605 | |
| February 2026 | 71 | 9,172 | |
| March 2026 | 75 | 9,904 | |
| April 2026 | 72 | 8,199 | |
| May 2026 | 66 | 6,098 | |
| June 2026 | 33 | 3,844 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,310 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.