Flights
Flights to Tampa
Flying to Tampa for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 3 airports with scheduled flights near Tampa, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,329 upcoming events in and around Tampa (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Tampa is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 4.2 miles away. Also within 42 miles: PIE (15 mi), SRQ (41 mi). For Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center, the nearest is TPA at 4.6 miles.
Airports serving Tampa
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Tampa, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport (TPA) 4.2 mi (7 km) | Large | Nearest to Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center, George M. Steinbrenner Field and Benchmark International Arena. |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 15 mi (23 km) | Large | Nearest to Tropicana Field, TD Ballpark, BayCare Ballpark, Ruth Eckerd Hall and Mahaffey Theater At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts. |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 41 mi (66 km) | Large | None |
Nearest airport to each Tampa venue
The busiest venues in and around Tampa, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center Hotels near Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | TPA, 4.6 mi | PIE, 14 mi |
| Tropicana Field Hotels near Tropicana Field Airports near Tropicana Field | PIE, 10 mi | TPA, 16 mi |
| George M. Steinbrenner Field Hotels near George M. Steinbrenner Field | TPA, 1.7 mi | PIE, 12 mi |
| TD Ballpark Hotels near TD Ballpark | PIE, 8.9 mi | TPA, 16 mi |
| BayCare Ballpark Hotels near BayCare Ballpark | PIE, 5.2 mi | TPA, 12 mi |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall Hotels near Ruth Eckerd Hall | PIE, 4.8 mi | TPA, 11 mi |
| Benchmark International Arena Hotels near Benchmark International Arena Airports near Benchmark International Arena | TPA, 5.5 mi | PIE, 15 mi |
| Mahaffey Theater At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts Hotels near Mahaffey Theater At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts | PIE, 10 mi | TPA, 16 mi |
- Tropicana Field is nearer PIE (10 mi) than TPA (16 mi).
- TD Ballpark is nearer PIE (8.9 mi) than TPA (16 mi).
- BayCare Ballpark is nearer PIE (5.2 mi) than TPA (12 mi).
Best airport for most Tampa events
Each upcoming event in and around Tampa counted against the first airport we list for its venue, as of Nov 8, 2026. More than one airport is first for a real share of them, so the right one depends on where you are going.
| Airport | Share of events | Of the busiest venues |
|---|---|---|
| TPA | 3 of 8, including Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | |
| PIE | 5 of 8, including Tropicana Field |
Venue by airport
Straight-line miles from each of the busiest venues to each airport; the nearest is in bold.
| Venue | TPA | PIE |
|---|---|---|
| Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center | 4.6 mi | 14 mi |
| Tropicana Field | 16 mi | 10 mi |
| George M. Steinbrenner Field | 1.7 mi | 12 mi |
| TD Ballpark | 16 mi | 8.9 mi |
| BayCare Ballpark | 12 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | 11 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Benchmark International Arena | 5.5 mi | 15 mi |
| Mahaffey Theater At The Duke Energy Center for the Arts | 16 mi | 10 mi |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium | TPA, 1.7 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Tropicana Field | PIE, 10 mi | MLB ballpark airports |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Benchmark International Arena | TPA, 5.5 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Tampa event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 282 events in and around Tampa; 73% on Fri–Sun; 183 of the 276 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
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Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
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New World Music Hall, Tampa, Florida
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Orpheum - Tampa, Tampa, Florida
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Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center, Tampa, Florida
From about $149.00View TicketsRush
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, Florida
From about $152.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Tampa: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center it is TPA, 4.6 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Which airport is nearest most Tampa venues?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the first airport we list for the venues holding 54% of upcoming events in and around Tampa (as of Nov 8, 2026); PIE for 46%. Distances are straight lines from each venue.
Which airport is closest to the Tampa Bay Rays' home ballpark?
The Tampa Bay Rays play home games at Tropicana Field. The closest airport to Tropicana Field is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 10 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Tampa, 4.2 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists PIE (15 miles) and SRQ (41 miles).
How far is TPA from downtown Tampa?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 4.2 miles (7 km) from downtown Tampa in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which Tampa venues are closer to PIE?
Of the busiest Tampa venues, Tropicana Field (10 mi, against 16 mi to TPA), TD Ballpark (8.9 mi, against 16 mi to TPA) and BayCare Ballpark (5.2 mi, against 12 mi to TPA) are nearer PIE than TPA in a straight line. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many airports serve Tampa?
StubOrder lists 3 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA), St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
Which airport is best for Tropicana Field?
The closest airport to Tropicana Field is St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE), 10 miles away in a straight line; Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 16 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Tampa in the next 30 days?
282 in and around Tampa in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 73% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 183 of the 276 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is closest to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' home stadium?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play home games at Raymond James Stadium. The closest airport to Raymond James Stadium is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center?
The closest airport to Carol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 4.6 miles away in a straight line; St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is 14 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
