Cheap Flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Miami International (MIA)

Tampa may know how to have a good time, but there’s something about Miami that perfectly distills that crazy Florida “fun in the sun” lifestyle. With less than an hour in the air, you can zip 300 miles south to the glitzy Miami scene.

Getting a cheap direct flight from Tampa to Miami is usually a snap. American and US Airways both have busy nonstop service between Tampa International Airport(TPA) and Miami International Airport(MIA), with at least a dozen weekly flights each. 

Making your way to Tampa International Airport

Tampa airport is easy to navigate, making it a favorite with travelers. It’s set out around a single central ticketing and baggage terminal with four satellite airsides, each with their own security screening area. This helps keep lines short. The airsides, A, C, E and F, are connected by a free high-speed elevated people mover. Free WiFi is available everywhere in the airport.

If you’re driving to the airport, you’ll find plenty of parking at a wide range of price points. If you’re being dropped off and picked up, the free TPA Cell Phone parking lot is especially nice for your driver, with WiFi, flight info, and restrooms. There is a Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus stop at the airport, which is served by Route 30, which runs every 30 minutes, starting at 4:30am on weekdays and 7:00am on weekends. Fare is $2.00. The airport is also served by two private bus companies with regular schedules, Greyhound and Red Coach.

Arriving in Miami

The tropical climate of the city makes it a popular destination all year round, but certain seasons are friendlier than others. July and August tend to be strictly air-conditioned months when temperatures in the 90s, humidity close to 100%, and zealous mosquitos drive everyone inside. If you want to take advantage of the fabulous Miami beaches, you’d be better off visiting from March until May.

Nightlife and shopping are the two biggest draws in this decadent town, but there’s plenty of highbrow and down-to-earth entertainment to be found as well. Go to Little Havana to soak in the Cuban flavor of the music, the coffee, and the cooking. Catch a show at the Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Feed frightening reptiles at the Everglades Alligator Farm, just a few miles outside the city. If you’re looking for adventure in Miami, you’ll find it.

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