Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo (BUF) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Tampa International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,053-mile flight takes about 2h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,053 mi · 1,695 km
- Flight time
- 2h 39m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 69%
Airlines flying TPA to BUF
| 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 | 68,746 | 2h 37m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 14,698 | 2h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to BUF flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:25am and the last at 7:35pm. 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 1582Southwest Airlines | 6:25am | 9:00am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1343Southwest Airlines | 6:30am | 9:05am | 20 | 100% |
| WN 203Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 11:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2769Southwest Airlines | 7:05pm | 9:45pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4596Southwest Airlines | 7:35pm | 10:15pm | 16 | 38% |
Is TPA to BUF on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 711 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 7pm the least (51%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 626 | 80% | 14 min | 1.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 85 | 80% | 14 min | 1.2% |
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 | 44 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 71 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 120 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 84 | 92% | |
| 9am to 10am | 28 | 93% | |
| 10am to 11am | 50 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 31 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 21 | 43% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 31 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 49 | 71% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 16 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 85 | 51% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 45 | 62% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 20 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 75 | 9,492 | |
| September 2025 | 65 | 6,742 | |
| October 2025 | 61 | 6,722 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 6,659 | |
| December 2025 | 54 | 6,179 | |
| January 2026 | 62 | 5,840 | |
| February 2026 | 69 | 7,663 | |
| March 2026 | 75 | 9,385 | |
| April 2026 | 73 | 9,332 | |
| May 2026 | 65 | 7,170 | |
| June 2026 | 32 | 4,121 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,139 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.