Travelling from Worcester Airport (ORH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Tampa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Worcester.
Give yourself enough time to make your ORH to TPA flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Worcester Airport to Tampa International Airport. New York John F. Kennedy Airport is a popular stopover on the ORH to TPA route.
Handy information about Worcester Airport (ORH)
ORH is located at 375 Airport Drive.
74% of flights that take off from Worcester Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Worcester to Worcester Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ORH? If you're catching an early flight from Worcester Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Reserve a hotel close to TPA if you're on a late Worcester Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Reserving your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Worcester Airport to Tampa International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Tampa in March.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Worcester Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ORH to TPA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are key highlights.
