Flying from Tampa to Belize City: what you need to know
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is Tampa's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Belize City jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), the major arrival point in Belize City.
The timezone in Belize City is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Tampa.
Leave plenty of time to make your Tampa to Belize City flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during vacation periods like Christmas and New Year.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Belize City
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Tampa to Belize City flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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Flying from Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is around 8 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Belize City, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
78.59% of flights that leave from Tampa International Airport land at their destination on time.
TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Arriving in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Belize City. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Book a hotel close to BZE if you're coming in on a late flight from Tampa to Belize City. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport rental car and discover Belize City and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Budget and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport about two weeks ahead of your Tampa to Belize City flight.
Best time to go to Belize City
May is the quietest month for flights from Tampa to Belize City, while December is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Belize City based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Tampa to Belize City ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Tampa to Belize City in January when temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Belize City
After booking your flight from Tampa to Belize City, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belize City:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Altun Ha, Museum of Belize and Government House are attractions you won't want to skip in Belize City.
Explore more of Belize
San Ignacio is just one of the many places in Belize waiting to be discovered after you've seen Belize City. Around 97 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include Green Iguana Conservation Project, Shawville Community Park and Cahal Pech Museum.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Belize, consider Orange Walk, roughly 72 kilometres north-west of Belize City. Park, Playground, Football, Basketball, Lamanai and Marcus Canul Community Park are the start of reasons to visit.