Southwest® flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa from $93
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
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Depart: 01/06/2026
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
Tampa (TPA)
Depart: 01/08/2026
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$119
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
Tampa (TPA)
Depart: 02/09/2026
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$119
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
Tampa (TPA)
Depart: 02/07/2026
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$119
Seen: 18 minutes ago
Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
Tampa (TPA)
Depart: 01/29/2026
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$125
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls (BUF)to
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Depart: 01/06/2026
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Travel tips for your next Southwest flight
How to board the plane earlier on open seating flights departing on or before January 26, 2026:
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
- Purchase EarlyBird Check-In®1 for automatic check-in and a better boarding position.
- Purchase Upgraded Boarding2 to get an A1-A15 boarding position (depending on availability).
- Purchase a Business Select® fare or upgrade to Business Select to get a guaranteed A1-A15 boarding position.
Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
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Flight Details
Departing from:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Arriving at:
Tampa International Airport
Average flight time:
2 hours 40 minutes
Distance:
1053 miles
Route Information
111† Weekly flights
- 2‡ Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Saturday
- 1‡ Nonstop flight on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Explore Tampa
Get ready to explore a world of possibilities when you touch down in Tampa. Unwind and relax with views of white sand beaches on the coast of the Mexican Gulf. Grab your chair and camera and settle in to catch a quick sighting of dolphins, or finish off your day by taking in the gorgeous sunset. If you’re looking to explore urban Tampa, take a stroll on the Tampa Riverwalk, a path that curves its way through the heart of downtown Tampa alongside the Hillsborough River. Stop off and grab a bite from one of a variety of local restaurants, or cool-down with a cocktail at one of Tampa’s eclectic bars or breweries.
Discover more about Tampa’s past with a visit to the Tampa Bay History Center. The History Center preserves the rich culture of Tampa and the state of Florida, home to numerous hands-on exhibits and educational programs for people of all ages to experience. The History Center is also home to the Touchton Map Library/Florida Center for Cartographic Education, a research center containing a comprehensive collection of Florida cartography with holdings spanning five centuries. For the outdoorsy folks, check out Lettuce Lake Park, a 240-acre park with a spectacular view of the Hillsborough River from an observation deck. Be on the lookout for cool wildlife sightings, particularly alligators throughout the cooler months.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa is 2 hours 40 minutes.
There are 111 weekly flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa 2 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa once per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Tampa International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
4Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
5Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
6Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
7Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.