Flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Mercedita Airport (PSE): what you need to know
Ponce's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Tampa.
To ensure you catch your TPA to PSE flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport flight is R 3,441. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 8,701. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TPA to PSE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from TPA to PSE.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport.
Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
78.59% of flights taking off from Tampa International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Tampa International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to TPA:
Arriving at Mercedita Airport (PSE)
Getting in late on a Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport flight? Grab your bags and head straight to a nearby hotel. Two good choices close to PSE are Aloft Ponce Hotel & Casino and Caribe Hotel Ponce.
Follow your own route with a Mercedita Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Enterprise, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Ponce and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mercedita Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Mercedita Airport (PSE) to central Ponce
Mercedita Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Ponce. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Mercedita Airport (PSE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ponce in May.
Before locking in your flight from Tampa International Airport to Mercedita Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponce, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from TPA to PSE in February. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Puerto Rico
San Juan is just one of the many cities in Puerto Rico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ponce. Around 72 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Castillo San Felipe del Morro, La Garita del morro de san juan bahia and Fortaleza Street.
Around 64 kilometres north-east of Ponce, Bayamon is another essential stop in Puerto Rico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Plazoleta Ignacio Zorrilla, La Plaza de la Bomba Puertorriqueña, Monumento a los Trovadores and Parque Palm Court.
