Cheap flights Miami (MIA) to Tampa (TPA)
Miami to Tampa is a 243-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search MIA → TPANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | MIA → TPA | $124 | $104 | $228 |
| Cheapest combo | FLL → TPA | $130 | $94 | $224 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$4. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Miami
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to TPA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA — Miami | 7.6 mi / 11m | $83 | $124 | $207 |
| FLL — Fort Lauderdale | 25.3 mi / 31m | $73 | $130 | $203 |
| PBI — West Palm Beach | 75.2 mi / 1h 12m | $90 | $123 | $214 |
Arrival airports near Tampa
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MIA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA — Tampa | 5.8 mi / 9m | $21 | $124 | $146 |
| PIE — Clearwater | 17.1 mi / 23m | $46 | $133 | $179 |
| SRQ — Sarasota | 45.4 mi / 48m | $107 | $125 | $231 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 243 miles, 4h 1m, and an estimated $43 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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