Flying from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Check out your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Vancouver to Tampa International Airport flight.
Tampa is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa, which is in the UTC-4 timezone.
You can pick from 2 direct flights each week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA). This is the most popular route, with Air Canada offering a 8:15am departure from YVR to TPA.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to TPA.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, you'll want to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get there in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA) can be booked from here.
When taking off from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport with Air Canada.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Canada from YVR to TPA.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from central Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to TPA flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Tampa International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Book a hotel close to TPA if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport. Choose one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Travel at your own pace with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience more of Tampa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to Tampa International Airport flight.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
The centre of Tampa is roughly 8 kilometres from Tampa International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport is ₹ 11,209. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 21,964. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to TPA, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Vancouver to Tampa International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Plan your visit to Tampa in May for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to TPA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Tampa International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium are major attractions which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like St. John's Cathedral, San Marco Historic District and Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Tampa, Orlando is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Hogwarts Express.
