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Flights from New York to Tampa

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Tampa (TPA) take about 2h 31m (1,619 km). jetBlue flies it. Lowest fare seen: $171 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Tampa

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

TPA → Tampa, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Things to book in Tampa

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Airlines flying New York to Tampa

Carriers on JFK–TPA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ jetBluenonstop fare seen

New York to Tampa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $171 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $57. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$18424 Oct 2026 · jetBlue$135 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$1777 Nov 2026 · jetBlue$125 · 1 stop7 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$17110 Dec 2026 · jetBlue$57 · 1 stop12 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$17210 Jan 2027 · jetBlue$147 · 1 stop10 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $57 in December 2026, against $125 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Tampa, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Tampa flights

How long is the flight from New York to Tampa?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Tampa (TPA) takes about 2h 31m, covering 1,619 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Tampa by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tampa International Airport is 1,619 km (1,006 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Tampa?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–TPA route include jetBlue. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Tampa cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–TPA was $171 USD with jetBlue (nonstop), departing 10 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Tampa?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $57 one-way, against $147 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from New York to Tampa?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $159 with one stop against $171 nonstop, a saving of $12. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Tampa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Tampa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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