Travelling from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Tampa's main airport is St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Check out your options for leaving from here when booking your flights from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
Roanoke's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Tampa. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tampa to ROA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
If you're flying during a peak month like March, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights departing from Tampa International Airport reach their destination on time.
TPA's address is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can book a direct Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) plane ticket with departures from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Figure out if flying from PIE works better for your plans.
Board your direct flight from Tampa to ROA with Allegiant Air. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of PIE.
Allegiant Air is the top choice for travellers flying from PIE to ROA.
The most punctual carrier is Allegiant Air. Its St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flights arrive as scheduled 67.44% of the time.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Tampa to ROA flight? Kick back in a hotel near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
77% of flights departing St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Consider staying in a hotel near ROA if you have a late flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
You'll find ROA at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Central Roanoke is around 11 kilometres from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Currently, $74 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $147. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to ROA.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Roanoke. June is when most people book flights from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Tampa to ROA plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Roanoke to range from 15ºC to 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC and 10ºC.
More about Roanoke
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Roanoke:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Roanoke when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for Taubman Museum of Art followed by Harrison Museum of African-American Culture and O. Winston Link Museum.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Roanoke, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 241 kilometres south to Charlotte to check off its must-visit sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Raleigh, about 209 kilometres southeast of Roanoke. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are the start of reasons to visit.