Flying from Tampa to Monterrey: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tampa. Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Monterrey taking off from here.
Hop off the plane at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY), the major arrival point in Monterrey.
Monterrey is two hours behind Tampa and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Tampa to Monterrey flight.
Getting away during a peak time like July? High seasons (like spring break, Christmas and New Year) can add an hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Monterrey
To find cheap Tampa to Monterrey flights, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Monterrey, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
The distance from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey is approximately 23 kilometres. It'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Monterrey, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near MTY:
Follow your own route with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and find adventure across Monterrey and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks ahead of your Tampa to Monterrey flight.
Best time to go to Monterrey
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Monterrey. July is the most popular month to visit Monterrey. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
When booking your Tampa to Monterrey tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Monterrey, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap flights from Tampa to Monterrey around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Monterrey
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Monterrey right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tampa to Monterrey:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Macroplaza, Parque Fundidora and Museo del Obispado are top sights which should feature on any good Monterrey itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Monterrey will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres south of Monterrey, a trip to San Luis Potosi will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Mexico, consider Aguascalientes, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are key reasons to visit.
