Take a break from the Empire State and set off on an exciting adventure in the Sunshine State. Southwest Airlines® has flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tampa International Airport that will make your trip as bright as the Florida sun. Find your flight to Tampa with Southwest® and book with confidence. If your upcoming excursion has flexible dates, search for flights with our Low Fare Calendar and discover the lowest fares we’ve got. Don't forget to explore Southwest Vacations® to find package deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY to Tampa, FL
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| Departing from | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Tampa International Airport (TPA) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 49 minutes |
| Distance | 1053 miles |
| 61† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 2‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 2‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
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View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 2/1/2023 and 2/28/2023. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 2/1/2023 and 2/28/2023.
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.
For more animal sightings, check out the famous ZooTampa at Lowry Park, a pristine tropical zoo that houses over 1,300 animals, and where you can come face-to-face with animals and wildlife from all across the world. But no matter if you’re spotting exotic wildlife or strolling through the charming city of Tampa, you can find a number of tourist attractions and destinations to make your trip memorable. Get excited for fun in the sun and soak up all the delightful things Tampa has to offer.
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Arrive just six miles west of downtown Tampa and start your Florida adventure.
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1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
3Failure to cancel a reservation at least 10 minutes prior to departure may result in forfeited Travel Funds.
4Flight credits unexpired on or created on or after July 28, 2022, do not expire and will show an expiration date until our systems are updated. See full details here.
5Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer. Where available.
6Internet access for $8 a day, per device. In order to provide the best experience, we block access to certain high-bandwidth applications, websites, and video conferencing services, including, but not limited to, Netflix, HBO Max, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. In consideration of the public environment onboard, we also block potentially offensive online content.
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