Austin to Tampa flight path: AUS to TPA

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Tampa. The right (south-facing) side captures Austin's downtown skyline on departure and Tampa Bay's coastline, bridges, and barrier islands on arrival, while the left side offers only flat, featureless terrain for most of the flight.

During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Right side for the best views. AUS's southbound departure gives a brief view of downtown Austin's skyline, the Texas Capitol dome, and Lady Bird Lake on the south-facing side before the eastward turn. The north side shows only suburban sprawl and flat scrubland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Downtown Austin skyline, Texas State Capitol, Lady Bird Lake, Colorado River bends.

When landing at Tampa International (TPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaches into TPA from the north or northwest typically track down along Tampa Bay, giving south-side passengers sweeping views of St. Petersburg, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and the barrier islands along the Gulf coast. The north side shows only flat interior Florida citrus groves and lakes with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Tampa Bay, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, St. Petersburg skyline, Gulf of Mexico barrier islands.

The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Tampa International (TPA) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 926 miles (1,490 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Route crosses the Gulf coastal plain near Louisiana and Mississippi, passing within sight of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi Sound before angling over the Florida panhandle's Gulf coast toward Tampa Bay.