Flying from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Explore your options for leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), two of the city's main airports.
Roanoke (where Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located) and Tampa share the UTC-4 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
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 board your flight from Tampa to ROA.
With more people on the move during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
78.59% of flights taking off from Tampa International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Planning to leave from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)? Direct Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) plane tickets are available from here.
From PIE, direct flights from Tampa to ROA can be booked with Allegiant Air.
Allegiant Air has the largest share of bookings on the PIE to ROA route.
With 76.19% of services arriving as planned, Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier flying between St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
You can get to PIE from central Tampa in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Tampa to ROA flight, unwind in one of these hotels near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport:
77.01% of flights leaving St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
If you have a late flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ROA:
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to the centre of Roanoke is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
R 732 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Return flights start at R 1,535. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap flights from Tampa to ROA, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Plan your visit to Roanoke in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Tampa to ROA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January when temperatures are between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Roanoke
Start your Roanoke trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Explore Park and Taubman Museum of Art are top attractions which should be on any good Roanoke itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Roanoke, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 241 kilometres south to Charlotte to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Roanoke, Raleigh is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
