Flying from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Rochester and Tampa share the same timezone, UTC-5.
To ensure you get on your ROC to TPA flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Tampa (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
With 73.33% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ROC to TPA flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ROC and TPA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
R 1,301 is the lowest price for a one-way Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,290. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from ROC to TPA, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ROC to TPA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
Of all flights leaving Rochester Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
Central Rochester to Rochester Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near ROC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you're arriving on a late Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near TPA:
Hit the road running by picking up a Tampa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and explore beyond Tampa's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Tampa in March.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Rochester Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ROC to TPA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tampa, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.

