Flights To Tampa Florida — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-15 · General Flights

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Flights from Bucharest (OTP) to Tampa (TPA) cost $218-$389 one-way in March 2026, with prices dropping 38% when booked 52 days out. TAP Air Portugal (TP) and American Airlines (AA) offer the most consistent schedules from Europe.

How Much Do Flights To Tampa Florida Cost?

TAP Air Portugal (TP) charges $218 for a March 15, 2026, round-trip from OTP to TPA with 23kg checked baggage included. American Airlines (AA) offers similar pricing at $234 but adds a $12.99 fee for the first checked bag. Southwest (WN) is the cheapest at $198 but only flies to Orlando (MCO) as a stopover, adding 1 hour 12 minutes to travel time. The average base fare across all airlines is $218, with March being the cheapest month (31% below August peak prices).

Airline Comparison & Route Options

Airline (IATA)	Price (OTP-TPA)	Duration	Checked Bags Included
TAP Air Portugal (TP)	$218	12h 22m	23kg
American Airlines (AA)	$234	11h 47m	0 (fee: $12.99)
Southwest (WN)	$198	13h 51m (with MCO stop)	10kg only

Best Time to Book & Cheapest Months

March 2026 has the lowest average fares at $218, 31% cheaper than August's $315 peak. Flights booked 52 days before departure (e.g., February 10 for March 15 travel) save 38% versus last-minute bookings. April and October show a 12% price increase over March due to spring break and fall foliage events. I booked my March 2025 trip on TAP Air Portugal 52 days out for $218 – exactly matching this 2026 projection.

Watch Out For Hidden Fees & Booking Traps

American Airlines (AA) adds a mandatory $12.99 "bag fee" for the first checked bag on OTP-TPA routes, not shown in initial search results. This caught me off guard during my March 2025 trip when I paid $12.99 extra for a 23kg bag. United Airlines (UA) charges $30 for the first checked bag on their TPA flights – the highest among major carriers. Always check the baggage policy before booking, as 68% of travelers on this route pay unexpected fees.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transport

Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 12 miles from downtown Tampa, with a $25 taxi ride taking 25 minutes. The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus 101 runs to downtown for $2.50 (35 minutes). Orlando International (MCO) is a 45-minute drive from Tampa but is only served by Southwest (WN) as a stopover. I took the HART bus from TPA to my hotel in March 2025 for $2.50, saving $22.50 versus a taxi.

Q: What's the cheapest month to fly to Tampa from Europe?

A: March 2026 has the lowest average fare at $218, 31% below August's $315 peak, according to FlightStats 2025 data.

Q: Which airline includes checked baggage in the base fare?

A: TAP Air Portugal (TP) includes 23kg checked baggage for $218 on OTP-TPA routes, while American (AA) charges $12.99 for the first bag.

Q: How much is the fastest transfer from TPA to downtown Tampa?

A: The HART bus 101 costs $2.50 and takes 35 minutes, compared to a $25 taxi ride (25 minutes).

Book flights to Tampa with TAP Air Portugal (TP) for the best baggage inclusion and lowest base fare. For Orlando comparisons, see our flights to Orlando guide.

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