Travelling from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): What you need to know
Tampa's main airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when booking flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
Take a direct Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located in Austin. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Tampa.
With 23 direct flights a week between the two airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 5:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from TPA to AUS is with Southwest Airlines at 9:10pm.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Tampa to AUS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like March, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You can find a direct flight from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) out of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
You can book a direct flight from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers services from TPA.
Most passengers choose to fly with Southwest Airlines from TPA to AUS.
With 78.1% of its services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Tampa International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
PIE is around 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to AUS flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AUS instead:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
The address for AUS is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Austin. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is R 1,098. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,335. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tampa to AUS if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Austin. July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Tampa to AUS plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Austin to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Austin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Austin right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport:
Texas State Capitol and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Austin to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at 360 Bridge.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Austin, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its popular sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
San Antonio is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Austin. No journey is complete without dropping by San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.