Flying from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport takes an average of 3 hours 54 minutes. The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4, which makes it 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Every week, there are 24 flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport. The first departure from PHX to TPA is at 05:35 and the latest is at 23:40.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHX and TPA are:
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport is $98. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $196. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap flight tickets from PHX to TPA by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding a cheap ticket from PHX to TPA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport can be reached in approximately 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 34 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near PHX:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Consider staying in a hotel near TPA if you have a late flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
Tampa International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Tampa. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 13 minutes.
It takes around 57 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tampa. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from PHX to TPA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tampa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the most popular stays in Tampa right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from PHX to TPA:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are top sights which should be on any good Tampa itinerary.
Complete your Tampa trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Tampa International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Tampa.