New York to Tampa Flights

Travel from New York

New York travellers are served by several major airports in the metropolitan area, with domestic and international flights leaving 24 hours a day, seven days a week. John F Kennedy International Airport, known familiarly as JFK, is located in the southern part of the borough of Queens, while LaGuardia Airport is situated in the northern part. Across the Hudson river, the Newark Liberty International Airport also serves New York travellers. At ebookers.com, we offer a wide range of tools and up-to-the-minute information to assist travellers with finding the best flights from New York to Tampa. We can also help you book a rental car and find quality lodging to suit your budget.

Parking is available at all three airports, both for short term and long term parking. Buses, taxis, and car services also provide transport to the major airports. For those who wish to avoid the crushing traffic of the city streets and expressways, the AirTrain is another option. Popular with native New Yorkers, the AirTrain transports you from Manhattan to either JFK or Newark Liberty quickly and easily. Train transport also allows easy navigation of the airports themselves, with branches of the subways and commuter trains running frequently to the airports.

Travellers waiting for flights from New York can find everything from a quick bite to a full sit-down meal in the many restaurants and food stands scattered throughout the airports. Designer goods and tourist trinkets fill the many shops in the airports, and a variety of lounges and pubs are also scattered throughout, offering a great place to relax before flights New York.

Arriving at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport is located approximately five miles west of downtown Tampa and services most major airlines with direct daily and connecting flights to national and international destinations. For convenient booking and great deals on flights to Tampa, be sure to visit ebookers.

Transportation from the Airport

If you prefer public transportation, there are three bus services located at the airport: HART, Greyhound, and Red Coach. For quicker private options, taxi services are available at $2 plus $2.25 per mile with a minimum fee of $15 and a maximum flat rate of $25 to the city centre Tampa. If you prefer to drive yourself, you can rent a vehicle from one of the many rental car agencies located in each of the baggage claim areas. You can also make transportation arrangements ahead of time by visiting ebookers.

Tampa Weather Conditions

January, February, and March are the best times to visit Tampa because the weather is usually warm with low humidity and averages a comfortable 22°C. During the summer months, temperatures rise to a hot and muggy 32°C with frequent afternoon thundershowers and lightning storms. If you can stand the heat, however, you'll find great off-season hotel rates and fewer crowds during the summer months. May, October, and November are also good times to visit if you prefer a balance between smaller crowds and comfortable weather.

Popular Attractions in Tampa

Many travellers head to Tampa just for the beaches, but there are plenty of other things to do, including Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, and the Adventure Island water park. When you need a break from the sun and heat, you can spend a few hours at the Tampa Museum of Art or the Tampa Bay History Centre, and sports lovers can take in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers football game or Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game during the appropriate seasons. Whatever your plans are, make your first stop at ebookers to find great deals on flights to Tampa.