Flying from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Tampa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Tampa one hour ahead of Mcallen.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MFE to TPA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MFE and TPA:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from McAllen International Airport (MFE) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
R 3,601 is the best price for a one-way McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,293. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MFE to TPA if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Handy information about McAllen International Airport (MFE)
You'll find MFE at 2500 S Bicentenial Blvd.
McAllen International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from MFE make it to their destination as scheduled 83.42% of the time.
McAllen International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Mcallen. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MFE? If you're boarding an early flight from McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Reserve a hotel close to TPA if you're taking a late McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and discover more of Tampa and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Tampa International Airport to central Tampa has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
July is the most popular month for flights from McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Tampa in May.
Lock in your flight from McAllen International Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Tampa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MFE to TPA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Tampa has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a visit to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United States, consider Miami, about 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among the biggest draws.
