Travelling from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA): What you need to know
Phoenix's main airport is Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking your flights from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
3 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Phoenix to Tampa International Airport flight.
Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Phoenix.
The most popular route is from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from PHX to TPA is the 6:15am Southwest Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 10:59pm with American Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Phoenix to TPA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're travelling during a popular month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can hop on a direct flight from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA) departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
You can get away on a direct flight from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport with American Airlines. This top airline operates services from PHX.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between PHX and TPA is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Travelling from central Phoenix to PHX takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of PHX.
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You can get to AZA from central Phoenix in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Phoenix to TPA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights leaving here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Reserve a hotel near TPA if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Tampa International Airport flight.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
Tampa International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport is 86 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 176 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Phoenix to TPA. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Phoenix to Tampa International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Visit Tampa in December for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Phoenix to TPA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Tampa
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Tampa International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are top attractions which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
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, its best attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Orlando, roughly 129 kilometres northeast of Tampa. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are among its highlights.