Cheap Flights from TPA to PHL: When to Fly from Tampa to Philadelphia

 

The cheapest times to fly from TPA to PHL are

• July 30th to November 18th
• December 24th to March 4th (except the week of February 5th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from TPA to PHL is late January. Prices can be as high as $442 for Sunday flights during late March, or as low as $167 for Wednesday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Philadelphia

Flying from Tampa, FL (TPA) to Philadelphia, PA (PHL) will usually cost between $191 to $344 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $195. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late March, with an average price of $321. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $127 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $240 can be considered a good price for a round-trip TPA to PHL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the TPA to PHL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the TPA to PHL flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Tampa. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $59 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $219. Return trip prices are from the PHL to TPA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from TPA to PHL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 38 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from TPA to PHL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from TPA to PHL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 12 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Philadelphia International Airport to Tampa International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 921 miles or 1482 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from TPA to PHL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop TPA to PHL flight is about 2 hour 38 minutes.

How many flights go between Tampa, FL and Philadelphia, PA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from TPA to PHL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from TPA to PHL tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 31% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 25% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave PHL heading for TPA about 28 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Philadelphia, PA is about 24 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Southwest: 3 minutes late
• American: 36 minutes late
• Frontier: 17 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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