Flights to Tampa
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Tampa is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 23 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 62 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,002 ft, TPA can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 26 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Tampa
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa to Houston | United States | 1,272 km (791 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Tampa to Havana | Cuba | 535 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Tampa to Philadelphia | United States | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Tampa to Dallas | United States | 1,476 km (917 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Tampa to Port-au-Prince | Haiti | 1,469 km (913 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tampa to Mérida | Mexico | 1,062 km (660 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Tampa to Jacksonville | United States | 276 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Tampa to Kingston | Jamaica | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Tampa to Columbus | United States | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Tampa to Charlotte | United States | 824 km (512 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Tampa to Cancún | Mexico | 874 km (543 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Tampa to Indianapolis | United States | 1,358 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Tampa to San Pedro Sula | Honduras | 1,498 km (931 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Tampa to Washington | United States | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Tampa to Nashville | United States | 1,000 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Tampa to Memphis | United States | 1,076 km (668 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Tampa to Louisville | United States | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Tampa to Baltimore | United States | 1,372 km (852 mi) | about 2 h 31 min |
| Tampa to Santiago de Cuba | Cuba | 1,109 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Tampa to Carrefour | Haiti | 1,466 km (911 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Tampa to Atlanta | United States | 671 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Tampa to Miami | United States | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Tampa to Shanghai | China | 12,964 km (8,056 mi) | about 17 h 22 min |
| Tampa to Chongqing | China | 13,549 km (8,419 mi) | about 18 h 7 min |
| Tampa to Chengdu | China | 13,461 km (8,364 mi) | about 18 h |
| Tampa to Beijing | China | 12,222 km (7,594 mi) | about 16 h 25 min |
| Tampa to Guangzhou | China | 14,092 km (8,756 mi) | about 18 h 49 min |
| Tampa to Shenzhen | China | 14,127 km (8,778 mi) | about 18 h 52 min |
| Tampa to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,598 km (5,964 mi) | about 13 h 3 min |
| Tampa to Tianjin | China | 12,282 km (7,632 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, PIE, SRQ, LAL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is TPA from Tampa city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Tampa on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.