Denver (DEN) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 61 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,506-mile flight takes about 3h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,506 mi · 2,424 km
- Flight time
- 3h 23m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying DEN to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 176,664 | 3h 19m |
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 179,341 | 3h 28m |
| Frontier Airlines | 12 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 104,833 | 3h 24m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to TPA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:35am and the last at 11:59pm. 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 1157Southwest Airlines | 5:35am | 11:00am | 4 | n/a |
| F9 2748Frontier Airlines | 6:00am | 11:35am | 24 | 85% |
| WN 503Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 2:50pm | 12 | 67% |
| UA 1010United Airlines | 9:39am | 3:10pm | 31 | 88% |
| WN 4885Southwest Airlines | 11:20am | 4:50pm | 16 | 75% |
| UA 2375United Airlines | 2:00pm | 7:34pm | 31 | 84% |
| WN 4687Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 8:15pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4323Southwest Airlines | 3:55pm | 9:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 638United Airlines | 4:15pm | 9:49pm | 21 | 57% |
| WN 3550Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 10:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1961United Airlines | 5:39pm | 11:17pm | 10 | 70% |
| WN 1703Southwest Airlines | 6:05pm | 11:45pm | 16 | 38% |
| WN 4400Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 12:05am | 12 | 10% |
| F9 2746Frontier Airlines | 11:59pm | 5:32am | 31 | 74% |
Is DEN to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 3,100 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (92%), those around 4pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,293 | 71% | 18 min | 0.5% |
| United Airlines | 1,186 | 82% | 13 min | 0.2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 621 | 81% | 17 min | 1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am to 1am | 69 | 77% | |
| 5am to 6am | 114 | 97% | |
| 6am to 7am | 191 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 162 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 122 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 452 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 203 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 400 | 80% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 198 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 173 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 350 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 163 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 112 | 47% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 253 | 79% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 231 | 35,501 | |
| September 2025 | 212 | 33,235 | |
| October 2025 | 242 | 38,027 | |
| November 2025 | 243 | 35,425 | |
| December 2025 | 277 | 42,212 | |
| January 2026 | 246 | 36,682 | |
| February 2026 | 238 | 37,257 | |
| March 2026 | 326 | 48,866 | |
| April 2026 | 248 | 36,362 | |
| May 2026 | 265 | 38,230 | |
| June 2026 | 268 | 40,089 | |
| July 2026 | 272 | 38,952 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.