Flying from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), there's a nice range of airports you can start your trip from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main terminals.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is located in Tampa. The city's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Toronto.
Your flight from Toronto to PIE won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons 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 a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and PIE:
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to PIE, chill out in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PIE instead:
Getting from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
From St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, Tampa is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 2 hours and 11 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, C$236 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just C$428. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as possible to secure flight tickets from Toronto to PIE. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tampa. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Toronto to PIE in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are highlights which should be on any good Tampa itinerary.
Complete your Tampa trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Toronto to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Tampa. Browse the exclusive deals and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.