How to find cheap flights to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
At the moment, R 13,291 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to PIE for R 25,672.
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Avoid leaving things to the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Tampa, where St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Tampa by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you compare prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
Best time to go to Tampa
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Tampa is typically May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to PIE.
If you'd love to experience Tampa at its busiest, book your flights to PIE for July. Travelling during peak periods often means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is August. Book your plane tickets to Tampa then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before travelling. August brings the warmest days in Tampa, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Hoping for a clearer forecast? January is the driest month in Tampa, averaging four days of rain.
The wettest time of year is August. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and hop on a direct flight to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop to Tampa.
Allegiant Air has the best track record for punctuality. Up to 74% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart pick when booking your PIE plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC-5 timezone at PIE.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to PIE. Book a room at any of these stays near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time rating of 77%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Tampa from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Central Tampa is about 32 kilometres from PIE.
You'll reach the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to PIE.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tampa makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfy hotels to add to your short list:
Tampa highlights
These popular sights should be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Tampa:
The Florida Aquarium: A memorable preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres southeast of the centre.
USF Botanical Gardens: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little while exploring Tampa. This park is roughly 13 kilometres north of the centre.
Tampa Museum of Art: Need another great reason to visit Tampa? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.48 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
How to get to St. Petersburg from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Going directly to St. Petersburg? From PIE, it takes around 15 minutes to drive there. The city is about 21 kilometres from the airport.
Allow roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you plan to travel to St. Petersburg on public transport.
Travelling from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Clearwater
Clearwater is about 13 kilometres from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport if you're going in that direction.
Explore more of the United States
There are plenty more places to explore in the United States, starting with Jacksonville. St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens are must-sees in this city, which is about 290 kilometres north of Tampa. Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is the closest airport in Jacksonville.
Another city in the United States that has plenty of appeal is Orlando. From Tampa, it's roughly 145 kilometres northeast and is home to attractions like Hogwarts and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Swing by Jurassic world too. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the key arrival point for this city.
Or make your way to St. Petersburg, roughly 14 kilometres south of Tampa. Chihuly Collection, St. Petersburg Pier and Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement are just the start of reasons to go.
