Flying from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM): What you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport flight.
Tampa and George Town (where Owen Roberts International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
The most popular route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Choose from 5 direct services each week. Cayman Airways operates a 2:55pm departure between TPA and GCM.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to GCM.
March is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) leave from this terminal.
When leaving from TPA, you can catch a direct flight from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport with Cayman Airways.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between TPA and GCM is Cayman Airways.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Cayman Airways. Its services arrive as planned 67.31% of the time.
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes about 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.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Tampa International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Tampa International Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to GCM flight:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport reach their destination on time.
The street address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near GCM instead:
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Getting from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to central George Town
Central George Town is around 6 kilometres from Owen Roberts International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport is R 2,500. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,631. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to GCM.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
March is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM). Plan your visit to George Town in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Tampa to GCM plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in George Town to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about George Town
Start your George Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Owen Roberts International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Rum Point and Pedro St. James National Historic Site are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your George Town must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
