Travelling from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport (TPA): What you need to know
Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Sao Paulo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to TPA, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to TPA that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GRU and TPA include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
GRU is around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
71% of flights that depart Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport land at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Sao Paulo to TPA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport:
75% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of VCP is 74%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport flight.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
From Tampa International Airport, central Tampa is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Right now, $416 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $689. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to TPA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport (TPA). March is the busiest month to travel to Tampa. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Before locking in your Sao Paulo to TPA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Tampa
Start your Tampa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Tampa International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Tampa won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Orlando is another essential stop in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Tampa. No trip is complete without a visit to Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.