Tampa to Las Vegas Flights

Flights from Tampa

Finding great deals on flights from Tampa is easy when you use CheapTickets. Tampa was the site of the first commercial airline, the St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat in 1914. Since then, air services in Tampa have grown to include four airports. Tampa International Airport, the main airport in town for commercial passenger service, Peter O. Knight Airport, which is used primarily for general aviation flights, along with Tampa Executive Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. St. Petersburg-Clearwater handles general aviation flights and a few discount carriers, and it serves as a joint civil-military field for Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. Tampa International Airport is about 6.8 miles from the city's center at 4100 George J. Bean Parkway. Airlines operating through Tampa International include Air Canada, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, among others.

Parking at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport has multiple parking options. Valet parking is available for $2 every 30 minutes and $25 for 24 hours. A short-term garage above the terminal offers free parking for an hour, followed by a fee of $4 for the first 20 minutes after the hour and $1 for each additional 20 minutes until reaching the maximum charge of $20 for a 24-hour period. The long-term parking garage is located next to the terminal, where you can park at no charge for an hour. The first 20 minutes after that costs $4, then $1 each additional 20 minutes until a maximum $15 charge is reached for 24-hours of parking. The economy parking lot is the best deal, with costs of $1 per 20 minutes parked and a maximum of $9 per 24 hours.

Transportation to Tampa International Airport

Taxi service is available for the trip to the airport from downtown Tampa. Yellow Cab and United Cab both provide airport transportation services at a cost of about $25. Rental car service is also available from several locations throughout Tampa with companies such as Ace Rent-a-Car, Action Car Rental or Payless. You can use CheapTickets to make rental car reservations..

Eating at Tampa International Airport

There are several restaurants in the airport. The in-airport Marriot provides sit-down meals from breakfast to dinner at its Caf� Elise or at the revolving rooftop restaurant, The View at CK's. Inside the airport itself, there's pizza available from Papa John's, Italian food at Carrabba's Italian Grill or a variety of tasty dishes from TGI Fridays. If you're rushing to catch one of the flights from Tampa, there's always a quick sandwich and beverage available from the airport Starbucks.

Traveling to Fabulous Las Vegas

When you're looking for flights to Las Vegas, don't gamble on finding tickets through airline websites. CheapTickets can help you find tickets at bargain prices. Las Vegas is served by McCarron International Airport, located 5 miles south of downtown on Wayne Newton Boulevard. Thirty-six airlines currently serve the airport, including American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines. The airport ranks 22nd in the world for passenger traffic, serving approximately 40 million passengers every year.

Getting around Las Vegas

Taxi cab service at the airport is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority. Over 10 companies currently provide taxi transport from McCarran International Airport, with prices starting at $1.80 for all fares originating from the airport. Be advised that some taxis will not accept credit card payments. Four limousine companies are available outside the terminal baggage claim for walk-up service. Many of the hotels located along the Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) will provide transportation for about $7. There is also a public bus stop located outside of Terminal 1. If you choose to rent a car, look to CheapTickets for great deals. McCarran International Airport operates its own blue and white shuttles that transport passengers from the baggage claim area to the rental center. Car rental shuttles depart every five minutes.

Weather in Las Vegas

Las Vegas experiences desert heat in the summer and mild to cool temperatures in the winter. Average highs in July can reach 104�F, so pack your shorts and swimsuits. Average temperatures in January range from lows of 38�F to highs of 58�, making layered clothing a good idea.

Things to Do in Las Vegas

Las Vegas offers something for everyone. If marriage is on your mind, take your intended to the Graceland Wedding Chapel, and Elvis will attend the affair. Among the many shows, Cirque Du Soleil's tribute to the Beatles, Love, ranks at the top. Nature lovers can stroll through the Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio hotel or view the shark tank behind the customer service desk at the Mirage. Of course, there are thousands of slot machines, gaming tables and card games throughout the city. Don't roll the dice on your next vacation; research flights to Las Vegas with CheapTickets.