Flying from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Tampa is three hours ahead of Bakersfield and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BFL to TPA flight.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BFL and TPA include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Currently, Rs103,440 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs102,338. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BFL to TPA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Bakersfield Airport (BFL)
The address for BFL is 3701 Wings Way.
81% of flights leaving Bakersfield Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from BFL.
To reach Bakersfield Airport from central Bakersfield, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BFL:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and experience more of Tampa and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Tampa in March.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Bakersfield Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BFL to TPA around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tampa, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa, Miami is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
