Flying from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW) leaving from either of these.
1 hour 15 minutes is the average duration of a direct Tampa to Key West International Airport flight.
Key West's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Tampa. Key West International Airport is located in Key West.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Key West International Airport (EYW) is the most popular route. There are 18 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Silver Airways at 12:45pm. Choose the first TPA to EYW departure with Silver Airways at 6:45am if you'd rather get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Tampa to EYW.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW) leave from this terminal.
Silver Airways is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport leaving from TPA.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between TPA and EYW is Silver Airways.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Silver Airways. Its services arrive as planned 74.73% of the time.
TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
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When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.59% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can book a direct Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW) plane ticket out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Figure out if flying from PIE works better for your plans.
From PIE, direct flights from Tampa to EYW can be booked with Allegiant Air.
Allegiant Air attracts the most bookings on the PIE to EYW route.
If you're looking for the most punctual carrier, book with Allegiant Air. It boasts an on-time performance of 89.8% for flights between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and Key West International Airport.
You can get to PIE from central Tampa in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to EYW flight:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.01%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Key West International Airport (EYW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Key West International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near EYW:
Go where the road takes you with a Key West International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Key West and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks before your Tampa to Key West International Airport flight.
You'll find EYW at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard.
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
From Key West International Airport, central Key West is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW)
At the moment, R 706 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Key West International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,411. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to EYW.
July is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Tampa to Key West International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Key West. July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Key West International Airport (EYW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Key West is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Tampa to EYW plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Key West International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Key West
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Key West International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Key West:
Your Key West visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include South Beach, Mallory Square and Dry Tortugas.
Explore more of the United States
Key West has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. Around 209 kilometres north-east of Key West, a visit to Miami will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Hialeah is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres north-east of Key West. No trip is complete without experiencing Miami Watersports Complex, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino and Hialeah Park.
