Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 36 minutes. Tampa's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Detroit.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport start from 06:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is the 21:20 service with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 50 services every week between DTW and TPA.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
To break up your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the DTW - TPA route include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport is P2,537. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P5,489. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from DTW to TPA by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from DTW to TPA. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have fallen. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
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Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Consider booking a hotel near TPA if you're catching a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 57 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Tampa. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Tampa International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24 ºC to 33 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to TPA in January. Temperatures average between 9 ºC and 23 ºC then.
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