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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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| Departing from | Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Tampa International Airport (TPA) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 44 minutes |
| Distance | 1053 miles |
| 152* | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 1† | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 2 † | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 1 † | Nonstop flight on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls:
*Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 7/1/2025 and 7/31/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
†Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 7/1/2025 and 7/31/2025.
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.
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.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa is 2 hours 44 minutes.
There are 152 weekly flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Tampa 2 times per day on Saturdays and once per day on Sundays.
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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.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet 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.
8Flights 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.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.