Cheap flights New York (LGA) to Tampa (TPA)
New York to Tampa is a 1185-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 LGA → TPANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LGA → TPA | $307 | $113 | $420 |
| Cheapest combo | JFK → TPA | $291 | $115 | $406 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$14. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near New York
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to TPA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $92 | $307 | $399 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $100 | $295 | $395 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $93 | $291 | $385 |
Arrival airports near Tampa
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA — Tampa | 5.8 mi / 9m | $21 | $307 | $329 |
| PIE — Clearwater | 17.1 mi / 23m | $46 | $324 | $370 |
| SRQ — Sarasota | 45.4 mi / 48m | $107 | $324 | $430 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1185 miles, 19h 48m, and an estimated $208 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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