Flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix three hours behind Tampa.
Flights from TPA to PHX start at 05:35 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 20:54 with American Airlines. In total, there are 25 weekly Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your TPA to PHX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Phoenix (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers TPA to PHX flights. A dependable 85.71% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Currently, 82 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 164 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from TPA to PHX.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Tampa International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near TPA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Book a hotel close to PHX if you're taking a late Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty to explore Phoenix and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Phoenix in May.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Tampa International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from TPA to PHX sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Phoenix, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to check off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, consider Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key reasons to visit.