Flying from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Tampa's main airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) departing from this base.
Take a direct Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
New York's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Tampa. New York LaGuardia Airport is located in New York.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the most popular route. You can pick from 61 direct weekly services between TPA and LGA.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Tampa to LGA.
If you're travelling during a popular month like March, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can take a direct flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) out of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
At TPA, there's a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport, including:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between TPA and LGA is Delta.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Tampa International Airport:
78% of flights taking off from Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can get to PIE from the centre of Tampa in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Tampa to LGA flight? Relax in a hotel near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure shows how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Consider booking a hotel close to LGA if you're catching a late flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport flight.
The street address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
Getting from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
New York LaGuardia Airport is around 13 kilometres from the centre of New York. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Right now, 78 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 147 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Tampa to LGA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA). July is the busiest month to visit New York. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in January.
When booking your Tampa to LGA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in New York, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about New York
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to New York LaGuardia Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art are leading attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
New York is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres southwest of New York, a visit to Philadelphia will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres southwest of New York. No journey is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.




