Flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport take 1 hour 9 minutes. Miami and Tampa share the same timezone (UTC-4), meaning you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 62 weekly flights from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available between TPA and MIA. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:53 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Miami (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Choose from the direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport offered by this airline.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
C$105 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport. Return flights start from C$238. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from TPA to MIA by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The journey from central Tampa to Tampa International Airport takes approximately 57 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near TPA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you have a late flight from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MIA:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the center of Miami. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Miami in April.
When booking your flight from Tampa International Airport to Miami International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Miami, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from TPA to MIA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC on average.
More about Miami
Start your Miami trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from TPA to MIA, check out our range of hotel options including:
Wynwood Walls and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Miami must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to American Airlines Arena.
Complete your Miami trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Miami International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Miami.