Airport guide
Flying into Tampa International (TPA)
Every venue below has TPA as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is a large airport 4.2 miles from downtown Tampa in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 40 venues with 800 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is George M. Steinbrenner Field at 1.7 miles.
Venues nearest TPA
| Venue | City | From TPA | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George M. Steinbrenner Field | Tampa | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 80 | PIE, 12 mi | Hotels |
| Raymond James Stadium | Tampa | 1.7 mi (2.7 km) | 19 | PIE, 12 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Tampa | Tampa | 1.8 mi (2.9 km) | 3 | PIE, 9.1 mi | Hotels |
| Jefferson High School - Tampa | Tampa | 1.9 mi (3.0 km) | 3 | PIE, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Julian B Lane Riverfront Park | Tampa | 4.3 mi (6.9 km) | 1 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Riverfront at Armature Works | Tampa | 4.3 mi (7.0 km) | 4 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Tampa | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 149 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Ferguson Hall - The Straz Center | Tampa | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 37 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Jaeb Theater - The Straz Center | Tampa | 4.6 mi (7.4 km) | 1 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Friday Morning Musicale | Tampa | 4.7 mi (7.6 km) | 2 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Historic Duncan Auditorium at Tampa Theatre | Tampa | 4.8 mi (7.8 km) | 21 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Stereo Garden at Hotel Flor | Tampa | 4.8 mi (7.8 km) | 2 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Centro Asturiano de Tampa | Tampa | 5.1 mi (8.2 km) | 19 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Tampa Convention Center | Tampa | 5.3 mi (8.5 km) | 3 | PIE, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Benchmark International Arena | Tampa | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 66 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| HCC Mainstage Theatre At YPAB | Tampa | 5.5 mi (8.9 km) | 10 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| The Ritz Ybor | Tampa | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 13 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Zodiac Tampa | Tampa | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 3 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| District 8 | Tampa | 5.6 mi (9.0 km) | 1 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Tampa | 5.7 mi (9.1 km) | 57 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| New World Music Hall | Tampa | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 10 | PIE, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Side Splitters Comedy Club | Tampa | 6.3 mi (10.2 km) | 55 | PIE, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Skippers Smokehouse | Tampa | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 1 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Orpheum - Tampa | Tampa | 9 mi (14.5 km) | 33 | PIE, 19 mi | Hotels |
| Crystal River Armory | Crystal River | 61 mi (98.7 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
And 15 more venues in Lakeland, New Port Richey, Tampa, Inverness, Brandon and Brooksville.
Event weekends near TPA
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues TPA is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 29 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 45 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 24 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 29 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 36 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 31 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 10 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 7 | The Yuengling Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 14 | Side Splitters Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 18 | Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 19 | Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 8 | Richey Suncoast Theatre | Search this weekend |
Next events near TPA
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New World Music Hall, Tampa, Florida
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Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
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Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $52.00View TicketsFirst to Eleven
New World Music Hall, Tampa, Florida
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Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
From about $34.00View TicketsWynonna Judd & Troubadour Blue
Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center, Tampa, Florida
From about $149.00View TicketsRush
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
From about $152.00View TicketsAn Evening With The Celebrity Housewives
Ferguson Hall - The Straz Center, Tampa, Florida
Bowling For Soup
The Ritz Ybor, Tampa, Florida
From about $45.00View Tickets
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When events near TPA happen
- 74% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 257 of 388 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities TPA serves
| City | Events | From TPA | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 645 | 4.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Lakeland | 92 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| New Port Richey | 58 | 22 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Inverness | 2 | 59 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Brandon | 1 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Brooksville | 1 | 47 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near TPA
| Airport | Type | From TPA |
|---|---|---|
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | Large airport | 10 mi |
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | Large airport | 40 mi |
PIE is the second option for 37 of these venues.
Home teams near TPA
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers play at Raymond James Stadium (NFL stadium airports).
- Tampa Bay Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena (NHL arena airports).
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Frequently asked questions
Which venues are closest to TPA?
Of the venues TPA is the first airport we list for, the closest are George M. Steinbrenner Field (1.7 miles), Raymond James Stadium (1.7 miles) and Scottish Rite Masonic Center - Tampa (1.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How far is TPA from downtown Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) from downtown Tampa in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How many events are near TPA in the next 12 weeks?
We list 270 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues TPA is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 20, with 45. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which teams play home games near TPA?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium) and Tampa Bay Lightning (Benchmark International Arena) play their home games at venues TPA is the first airport for.
Which other airports are near TPA?
Within 50 miles of TPA we also list St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 10 miles away and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 40 miles away.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is TPA from Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4.6 miles from Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center in a straight line.
