Travelling from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Tampa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Tampa one hour ahead of Pensacola.
Your PNS to TPA flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Tampa (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Silver Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Silver Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating PNS to TPA flights is Silver Airways. Its services land as planned 75.86% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PNS and TPA include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pensacola International Airport (PNS) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Right now, £44 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £86. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from PNS to TPA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PNS to TPA.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pensacola International 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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
PNS is located at 2430 Airport Boulevard.
Pensacola International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81.19% of flights that depart PNS reach their destination on time.
To reach Pensacola International Airport from central Pensacola, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PNS:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Consider staying in a hotel near TPA if you're on a late Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Tampa International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and chase adventure across Tampa and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride 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 8 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tampa in May.
Before locking in your flight from Pensacola International Airport to Tampa International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PNS to TPA in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Tampa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in United States, head for Miami, roughly 210 miles south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are highlights.
