Flying from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): What you need to know
Tampa (where St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is located) and Toronto share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to PIE.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Toronto Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
64% of flights leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Toronto to PIE flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
62% of flights departing Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey to YHM from the centre of Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rate of YHM is 71%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PIE:
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Getting from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
From St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, central Tampa is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 148 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 282 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to PIE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), while March is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tampa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Toronto to PIE plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tampa to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Tampa
Start your Tampa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Toronto to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are just two of the big attractions to put on your Tampa itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cheetah Hunt.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tampa, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its popular sights. From St. John's Cathedral to San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, head for Orlando, about 145 kilometres northeast of Tampa. Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world are key reasons to visit.