Flying from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 2 hours.
Roanoke and Tampa are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your ROA to PIE flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Allegiant Air offers direct flights from Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Allegiant Air on this route.
Among carriers operating ROA to PIE flights, Allegiant Air leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Handy information about Roanoke Airport (ROA)
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
72% of flights taking off from Roanoke Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Roanoke to Roanoke Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near ROA? If you've booked an early flight from Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PIE instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Tampa's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your ride from St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Tampa in November.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Roanoke Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ROA to PIE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Tampa. Around 274 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key highlights.

