Cheap flights Orlando (MCO) to Tampa (TPA)
Orlando to Tampa is a 91-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Orlando is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $78.
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Search MCO → TPANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | SFB → SRQ | $128 | $178 | $306 |
| Cheapest combo | DAB → TPA | $123 | $106 | $228 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$78. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Orlando
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to TPA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCO — Orlando | 10.1 mi / 14m | $76 | too close to fly | — |
| SFB — Sanford | 22.1 mi / 28m | $72 | too close to fly | — |
| DAB — Daytona Beach | 57.1 mi / 55m | $84 | $123 | $207 |
Arrival airports near Tampa
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MCO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPA — Tampa | 5.8 mi / 9m | $21 | too close to fly | — |
| PIE — Clearwater | 17.1 mi / 23m | $46 | too close to fly | — |
| SRQ — Sarasota | 45.4 mi / 48m | $107 | too close to fly | — |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 91 miles, 1h 27m, and an estimated $16 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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