Travelling from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) taking off from either of these.
Hop on a direct Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 30 minutes.
Akron (where Akron-Canton Airport is located) and Tampa share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
You can choose from 2 direct flights each week between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). This is the busiest route, with Breeze Airways offering a 6:15am departure from TPA to CAK.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Tampa to CAK.
Popular months like March or holiday times such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can hop on a direct flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA).
When taking off from TPA, you can catch a direct flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport with Breeze Airways.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from TPA to CAK.
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Tampa International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tampa International Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Think about setting out from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). You can book a direct Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Board your direct flight from Tampa to CAK with Allegiant Air. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of PIE.
Allegiant Air has the largest share of bookings on the PIE to CAK route.
With 74.29% of its services arriving as scheduled, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier flying between St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and Akron-Canton Airport.
You can reach PIE from the centre of Tampa in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Tampa to CAK flight, kick back in one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:
77% of all departures from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAK instead:
You'll find CAK at 5400 Lauby Road NW - Box 9.
Getting from Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) to central Akron
Central Akron is around 29 kilometres from Akron-Canton Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport is 33 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 74 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to CAK.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport (CAK). June is the busiest month to travel to Akron. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
Before locking in your Tampa to CAK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Akron, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Akron
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Akron-Canton Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Akron:
Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Portage Lakes State Park are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Akron travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at C. W. Seiberling Mansion.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Akron. Around 177 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 209 kilometres northwest of Akron, Detroit is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.