Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport (TPA): What you need to know
Tampa International Airport is located in Tampa. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to TPA, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to TPA departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Travelling from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to TPA flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure highlights how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Book a hotel near TPA if you're catching a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport flight.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
Central Tampa is around 11 kilometres from Tampa International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport is R 4,171. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,756. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to TPA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
March is the most popular month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport (TPA). Visit Tampa in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to TPA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Tampa
After booking your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Tampa International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Tampa when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Busch Gardens Tampa followed by The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Orlando is another essential stop in the United States and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Tampa. No trip is complete without experiencing Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world.
