Travelling from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Bloomington.
Leave enough time to make your BMI to PIE flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Tampa (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Allegiant Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Allegiant Air.
The most punctual carrier offering BMI to PIE flights is Allegiant Air. Its services arrive without delay 77.78% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight is 43 €. A return fare is currently 85 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from BMI to PIE by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BMI to PIE.
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Handy information about Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI)
You'll find BMI at 3201 Cira Dr.
Of the flights that depart from Central Illinois Regional Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Illinois Regional Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Bloomington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BMI:
Arriving at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PIE instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Tampa's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
From St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, Tampa is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tampa in November.
Lock in your flight from Central Illinois Regional Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport for August if you want to go to Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BMI to PIE sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No trip is complete without dropping by Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
