Flying from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Tampa: what you need to know
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5. The city is one hour ahead of Jackson, where Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is located.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to catch your JAN to Tampa flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
JAN is around 10 kilometres from central Jackson. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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79% of flights that depart Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find JAN at 100 International Drive, Suite 300.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) to Tampa
$215 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa flight. Return plane tickets start at $430. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from JAN to Tampa, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from JAN to Tampa.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Once your flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 32 kilometres from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to PIE. Kick back and get cosy after your JAN to Tampa flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from PIE ahead of time so you can just collect the keys and drive away.
The address for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Tampa
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa. March is the busiest month to visit Tampa. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Book a Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa plane ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JAN to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Tampa
Once you've booked your flight from Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Tampa, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens Tampa and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are popular attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 338 kilometres southeast of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
