Cheap Flights from New York to Tampa Starting at $34

The route New York — Tampa is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Air Canada. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $34) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is New York’s main international gateway and a major transatlantic and transpacific hub, often serving full-service carriers and many global alliances as well as some premium transcontinental services. Located about 15 miles southeast of Manhattan, journeys typically take 30–60 minutes by taxi or rideshare depending on traffic (fares commonly range from a flat-rate taxi fare to higher app-based prices), or roughly 35–60 minutes by AirTrain plus subway or commuter rail for lower-cost transfers. Pros: extensive international connections and full-service amenities; cons: can be crowded and subject to variable traffic and longer check-in times. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) mostly handles domestic and some short-haul international flights and is often favored by budget carriers and domestic business travelers for shorter routes. Situated around 8 miles east of Midtown Manhattan, travel times can be 15–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare (fares vary with traffic) or about 30–50 minutes using bus or shuttle links combined with subway, usually at lower out-of-pocket cost. Pros: proximity to Manhattan and frequent short-haul schedules; cons: fewer long-haul options and congestion during peak hours can affect punctuality and comfort. Newark Liberty International (EWR), located in New Jersey about 16 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan, functions as another major international and transcontinental hub, often used by legacy carriers and international alliances as an alternative to JFK. Typical transfer options include a 20–45 minute taxi or rideshare (fares depend on route and tolls) or a 25–35 minute AirTrain plus NJ Transit ride to Penn Station for generally lower fares. Pros: strong international and transcontinental connectivity and sometimes better on-time performance; cons: can be less convenient for parts of Manhattan and may involve tolls or longer car journeys depending on origin/destination.

Tampa International (TPA) is the city’s primary gateway and usually functions as a full-service airport with a mix of legacy carriers and low-cost airlines, making it suitable for both business and leisure travelers. It sits roughly 10 miles northwest of downtown Tampa, with options including rideshares or taxis (about 20–30 minutes, fares often ranging from $20–$45), the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit buses (longer, lower-cost), and some airport shuttles. Clearwater–St. Pete (PIE) across the bay is typically a budget-oriented option served mainly by ultra-low-cost carriers and can be cheaper but tends to be farther from central Tampa. Pros: TPA offers good terminal amenities and efficient connections; cons: peak-hour traffic can extend travel times and budget carriers at PIE may mean fewer schedules and extra fees.