Flying from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Tampa's main airport, Tampa International Airport (TPA). Explore your options for catching a flight from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) leaving from this base.
2 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
Philadelphia (where Philadelphia International Airport is located) and Tampa share the UTC-5 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the most popular route. There are 39 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with Frontier Airlines at 10:59pm. Choose the first TPA to PHL departure with Frontier Airlines at 5:01am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from Tampa to PHL 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 for international travel.
Popular months like March or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) take off from this terminal.
At TPA, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport, such as:
American Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from TPA to PHL.
With 78.52% of its services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
TPA is around 11 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
78% of flights that leave from Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can get to PIE from central Tampa in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to PHL flight:
77% of flights taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PHL and hit the pillow fast:
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport flight.
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
From Philadelphia International Airport, central Philadelphia is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport is $64. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $129. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Tampa to PHL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). July is when most people travel to Philadelphia. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in December.
When booking your Tampa to PHL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 32ºC.
January has temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philadelphia right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Tampa to Philadelphia International Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Philadelphia when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at Independence Hall followed by Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 137 kilometres northeast of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 137 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.