Traveling from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) leaving from either of these bases.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 35 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport flight.
Tampa and Cleveland (where Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.
The most popular route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Take your pick of 10 direct services each week. Frontier Airlines operates a 5:01am departure between TPA and CLE.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Tampa to CLE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Fly without interruptions from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Nonstop flights from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are available from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport leaving from TPA. Head off on your trip with any of these:
Most travelers choose to book seats with Frontier Airlines from TPA to CLE.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is United Airlines.
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Tampa International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.59% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 miles away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to CLE flight:
77.01% of flights departing St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CLE and be in snooze mode sooner:
You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.
Getting from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to central Cleveland
Central Cleveland is around 15 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is $28. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $58. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tampa to CLE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Cleveland. July is when most people book flights from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), which may be perfect if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
When booking your Tampa to CLE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cleveland, with temperatures ranging from 59ºF to 82ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºF and 39ºF.
More about Cleveland
Start your Cleveland trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Tampa to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Cleveland when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum followed by Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cleveland. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Center.
Detroit is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 90 miles north-west of Cleveland. No trip is complete without seeing Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.