How to find cheap flights from Tampa
Grab a one-way flight from Tampa for just RM113. This is the lowest price available right now for a departure from Tampa International.
Fares for return trips start at RM234.
The cheapest city you can fly to from Tampa is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when prices go down.
Timing matters when booking plane tickets from Tampa. For domestic routes, try to secure your seats one to three months before flying, while international trips are often best locked in two to six months in advance.
Potentially find lower fares by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include surrounding airports at your destination.
Still deciding where to head next? Enter your departure city (Tampa), then choose 'Explore everywhere' to find flights to any destination ordered by price.
Flying from Tampa: what you need to know
Tampa sits in the UTC-5 time zone, with departures listed in local time.
Popular airlines flying from Tampa are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
American Airlines: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Delta: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Southwest Airlines: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Check the entry rules before you go if you're visiting another country. They can vary depending on your passport and plans, so always check with official channels like your embassy or airline.
Best time to fly from Tampa
July is usually when flights departing from Tampa are cheapest.
April is typically the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during peak periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
If your plans allow, aim to leave midweek. Flights from Tampa usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than later in the week.
Where to fly to from Tampa
Take your pick from cities like San Juan, Toronto and London. They're some of the most popular international destinations to fly to from Tampa.
New York, Atlanta and Washington DC are favourites if you'd rather stay closer to home.
Or broaden your travels to Canada, Puerto Rico or Mexico. They're some of the most visited countries when flying from Tampa.
Taking roughly 1 hour 5 minutes, the shortest flight out of Tampa will get you to Fort Lauderdale.
Leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport is the main airport for flights from Tampa. TPA is around 8 kilometres from the centre of the city.
Driving from the centre takes 20 minutes or so, depending on the traffic. Public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Jet away with one of these leading airlines that depart from Tampa International Airport:
Staying close to TPA can make the start of your trip far less stressful. These nearby hotels are worth considering if you're catching an early flight:
Flying out of St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Around 23 kilometres from the city centre, St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is another option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Tampa.
If you take public transport, you'll get to the airport in 1 hour 30 minutes or so. Driving takes roughly 35 minutes.
You can travel to your next destination from PIE with Allegiant Air.
These hotels near St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport will put you steps from your departure lounge ahead of your flight from Tampa: