Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport.
The timezone in Tampa is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to TPA start from 05:20 — the earliest with Sun Country Airlines. The latest departure is at 19:47 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 27 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your MSP to TPA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Tampa (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
Sun Country Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MSP to TPA flights, with 85.59% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between MSP and TPA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Nashville Airport
St Louis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Currently, $81 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $162. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to TPA, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MSP to TPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77% of flights taking off from Minneapolis St Paul Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Minneapolis St Paul Airport from central Minneapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Tampa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Tampa International Airport to the centre of Tampa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The quietest month for a flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Tampa based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to explore Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSP to TPA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.






