Milwaukee (MKE) to Tampa (TPA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from General Mitchell International Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,075-mile flight takes about 2h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,075 mi · 1,730 km
- Flight time
- 2h 39m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 69%
Airlines flying MKE to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 50,760 | 2h 39m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 1,704 | 2h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MKE to TPA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:50am and the last at 3:35pm. 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 3186Southwest Airlines | 10:50am | 2:30pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 288Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 2:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3960Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 2:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3403Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 7:10pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MKE to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 470 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 5pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 452 | 83% | 12 min | 1.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 | 59% | 21 min | 5.6% |
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 | 10 | 100% | |
| 6am to 7am | 104 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 76 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 34 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 33 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 44 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 14 | 93% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 31 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 45 | 58% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 36 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 10 | 80% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 20 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 32 | 4,138 | |
| September 2025 | 31 | 3,596 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 4,047 | |
| November 2025 | 34 | 3,980 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 4,799 | |
| January 2026 | 35 | 3,527 | |
| February 2026 | 29 | 3,862 | |
| March 2026 | 80 | 9,391 | |
| April 2026 | 52 | 4,457 | |
| May 2026 | 40 | 3,299 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,685 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 3,683 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.