Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Tampa is three hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PDX to TPA flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for PDX to TPA flights is Alaska Airlines.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport. These are the top stopovers between PDX and TPA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport flight is Rs34,116. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs68,052. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PDX to TPA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Portland Airport from central Portland, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TPA instead:
Pick up a Tampa International Airport rental car and explore Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Tampa in March.
Book your flight from Portland Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to go to Tampa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to TPA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Tampa, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to tick off its leading sights. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Miami, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are the start of reasons to visit.
