Flying from Buenos Aires to Tampa: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa. Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) are the main airports in Buenos Aires.
Come in for landing at Tampa's chief entry point, Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you hold a passport from Argentina and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Tampa, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
Travelling from central Buenos Aires to AEP takes approximately 38 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Jorge Newbery Airport:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Think about adding a stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It's a popular stopover on a flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa departing Ministro Pistarini Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to visit an airport cafe.
EZE is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 36 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa? Kick back in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes about 13 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 57 minutes to get there using public transport.
Book a hotel close to TPA if you have a late flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 23 minutes by car. Central Tampa is approximately 29 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 2 hours and 11 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays to park your luggage (and yourself) near PIE. Settle in after your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa at any of these well-located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Tampa
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Tampa is R 7,766. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,511. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to Tampa, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Tampa
July is the busiest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Tampa. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Tampa in May.
Before locking in your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Buenos Aires to Tampa in January when temperatures average between 9ºC and 23ºC.
More about Tampa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tampa right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Tampa:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are essential stops on your Tampa itinerary.
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