Flying from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Explore your options for setting off from Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), two of the city's main airports.
Take off on a direct Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Birmingham is one hour behind Tampa. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located in Birmingham, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 5 direct flights every week between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). This is the busiest route, with Southwest Airlines offering a 7am departure from TPA to BHM.
Your flight from Tampa to BHM won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) operate out of this terminal.
When jetting out of TPA, you can take a direct flight from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from TPA to BHM.
Southwest Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 81.08% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
TPA is around 13 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can arrive at PIE from the centre of Tampa in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to cover the 29 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Tampa to BHM flight? Unwind in a hotel near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.01%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near BHM and shut your eyes sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Birmingham's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight.
The street address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Rs31,994 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Return flights start from Rs59,323. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap flights from Tampa to BHM by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Plan your visit to Birmingham in March for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your Tampa to BHM flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC and 14ºC.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to sightsee. Head straight for 16th Street Baptist Church followed by Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Civil Rights District.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Birmingham, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Nashville to check off its popular sights. From Grand Ole Opry to Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Atlanta is another essential stop in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of Birmingham. No journey is complete without visiting Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
