Travelling from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to Tampa: what you need to know
Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa.
Rochester (the location of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport) and Tampa share the same timezone — UTC-5.
Give yourself enough time to get on your ROC to Tampa flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Begin your journey at ROC and fly straight to Tampa International Airport (TPA). That will be your arrival point when searching for Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa tickets.
Breeze Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa.
The journey from central Rochester to ROC takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a hotel near ROC? If you've booked an early flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find ROC at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport (ROC) to Tampa
£44 is currently the best price for a one-way Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa flight. Return plane tickets start at £108. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap flights from ROC to Tampa by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.
The best month for landing cheap Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is roughly 11 kms (7 miles). It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel near TPA if you have a late flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from ROC to Tampa.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is about 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Tampa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PIE. Settle in and get cosy after your ROC to Tampa flight at one of these well-located options:
In general, the sooner you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from PIE as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
You can find St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Tampa
March is the busiest month for flights from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa. To escape the crowds, head to Tampa in December.
Before booking a Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tampa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 23ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ROC to Tampa around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Tampa
Once you've booked your flight from Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester Intl Airport to Tampa, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens Tampa and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are top attractions which should be on every Tampa itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Tampa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kms (170 miles) north of Tampa, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Miami is another standout destination in the United States and is around 338 kms (210 miles) southeast of Tampa. No trip is complete without dropping by Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
