- Must visit
The Dalí Museum
One of Florida's most celebrated museums, featuring a major Salvador Dalí collection in a landmark waterfront building across the bay in St. Petersburg.
Flights from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL depart on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $66 (€54) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 20:58. The fastest flight covers the 1126 miles (1813 km) distance in 3h 1m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1126 miles (1813 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€54) |
Flights per day 42 |
Fastest flight 3h 1m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 8:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Cheapest price
$377
Average price
$627
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 52 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
1813 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL will cost around $627 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $377.
It's difficult to get from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL without transferring at least once.
MX369 · MX101
MX855 · MX135
UA2825 · UA2865
UA2225 · UA1834
AA440 · AA2836
AA4454+
AA2852
AA6026+
AA2838
MX855 · MX135
AA5101+
AA2775
MX369 · MX101Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $138. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $138, and a train costs an average of $272.
Distance: 1126 miles (1813 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$265 Average price | $425 Average price | $231 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 28h 18m Average total duration 27h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 30m Average total duration 32h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL costing on average $265 (€219).
A bus is $194 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL costing on average $425 (€350).
Other travel options to Tampa, FL take longer:
Train takes on average 27h 48m.
Bus takes on average 32h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Albany, NY to Tampa, FL flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:20 PM Albany, NY | 6h55 | 2:15 AM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Albany, NY | 3h18 | 10:58 PM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 PM Albany, NY | 3h01 | 10:43 PM Tampa, FL | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
AA2775+ AA5101 | 5:00 AM Albany International Airport | 4h58 | 9:58 AM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2852+ AA5101 | 5:00 AM Albany International Airport | 7h40 | 12:40 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA2836+ AA5101 | 5:00 AM Albany International Airport | 8h04 | 1:04 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA440 · AA2828 | 5:39 AM Albany International Airport | 5h25 | 11:04 AM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA440 · AA2836 | 5:39 AM Albany International Airport | 7h25 | 1:04 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4970 · UA2396 · UA2776 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h39 | 4:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4970 · UA1140 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 14h39 | 8:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4970 · UA683 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 5h32 | 11:32 AM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4970 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 9h15 | 3:15 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4970 · UA1775 · UA1834 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 9h12 | 3:12 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4970 · UA1252 · UA1057 | 6:00 AM Albany International Airport | 12h24 | 6:24 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2225 · UA2277 | 6:10 AM Albany International Airport | 9h05 | 3:15 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA1057 | 6:10 AM Albany International Airport | 12h14 | 6:24 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA2865 | 6:10 AM Albany International Airport | 15h39 | 9:49 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA1834 | 6:10 AM Albany International Airport | 9h02 | 3:12 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2225 · UA1869 · UA1140 | 6:10 AM Albany International Airport | 14h29 | 8:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2822+ AA5854 | 6:21 AM Albany International Airport | 5h19 | 11:40 AM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2768+ AA3460 | 6:46 AM Albany International Airport | 10h39 | 5:25 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2920+ AA3460 | 6:46 AM Albany International Airport | 6h25 | 1:11 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2750 · UA2375 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 11h33 | 7:33 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2750 · UA1961 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 15h17 | 11:17 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2750 · UA2865 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 13h49 | 9:49 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3302 · AA2987+ AA5901 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 8h53 | 4:53 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1180 · AA2777+ AA5901 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 9h41 | 5:41 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2838+ AA5901 | 8:00 AM Albany International Airport | 7h37 | 3:37 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1627 · AA2987+ AA4454 | 8:04 AM Albany International Airport | 8h49 | 4:53 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1295 · AA2777+ AA4454 | 8:04 AM Albany International Airport | 9h37 | 5:41 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2852+ AA4454 | 8:04 AM Albany International Airport | 4h36 | 12:40 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4673 · UA2794 · UA1140 | 8:15 AM Albany International Airport | 12h24 | 8:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4673 · UA1869 · UA1140 | 8:15 AM Albany International Airport | 12h24 | 8:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4673 · UA2865 | 8:15 AM Albany International Airport | 13h34 | 9:49 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4673 · UA1834 | 8:15 AM Albany International Airport | 6h57 | 3:12 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4673 · UA1057 | 8:15 AM Albany International Airport | 10h09 | 6:24 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4889 · UA1498 · UA2777 | 10:00 AM Albany International Airport | 8h07 | 6:07 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4889 · UA1140 | 10:00 AM Albany International Airport | 10h39 | 8:39 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4889 · UA2277 | 10:00 AM Albany International Airport | 5h15 | 3:15 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793 · AA1032+ AA6026 | 10:51 AM Albany International Airport | 9h00 | 7:51 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2900+ AA6026 | 10:51 AM Albany International Airport | 6h20 | 5:11 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2838+ AA6026 | 10:51 AM Albany International Airport | 4h46 | 3:37 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1352 · AA1032 | 11:45 AM Albany International Airport | 8h06 | 7:51 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1352 · AA2777 | 11:45 AM Albany International Airport | 5h56 | 5:41 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2773+ AA5029 | 12:03 PM Albany International Airport | 6h12 | 6:15 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA804 · AA1032+ AA5029 | 12:03 PM Albany International Airport | 7h48 | 7:51 PM Tampa International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2825 · UA2865 | 12:20 PM Albany International Airport | 9h29 | 9:49 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MX855 · MX135 | 12:20 PM Albany International Airport | 4h50 | 5:10 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MX855 · MX2135 | 12:20 PM Albany International Airport | 10h06 | 10:26 PM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA353+ AA5004 | 1:18 PM Albany International Airport | 11h01 | 12:19 AM Tampa International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of Florida's most celebrated museums, featuring a major Salvador Dalí collection in a landmark waterfront building across the bay in St. Petersburg.
A well-regarded history museum covering Tampa Bay, Florida, and Gulf Coast heritage with engaging exhibitions near the Channel District.
A riverfront art museum known for modern and classical collections, rotating exhibitions, and a striking illuminated facade in Downtown Tampa.
The city's signature waterfront promenade linking parks, museums, and downtown attractions, ideal for walking, views, and photos.
A scenic waterfront boulevard with a famous continuous sidewalk, popular for sunrise walks, running, and social media views.
A central urban park on the Hillsborough River known for skyline views, events, and easy access to major cultural sites.
A Tampa classic of seasoned blue crab mixed with breadcrumbs and spices, stuffed into a crab shell or croquette shape and fried. It reflects the city’s historic Cuban, Spanish, and Italian influences.
Tampa’s signature sandwich, traditionally layered with Cuban bread, roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and notably Genoa salami. It is one of the city’s most iconic foods.
A beloved Florida Gulf Coast staple featuring fresh grouper, usually grilled, blackened, or fried on a bun. In Tampa, it highlights the region’s access to excellent local seafood.
Historic Ybor City institution known for Spanish and Cuban cuisine, including the Cuban sandwich, paella, and sangria, served in a grand old-world setting.
Iconic fine-dining restaurant celebrated for dry-aged steaks, extensive wine offerings, and classic service. A Tampa landmark for special occasions.
Well-known bakery famous for traditional Cuban bread and pastries. A strong choice for breakfast, sandwiches, and a taste of Tampa’s Cuban heritage.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels vary by season, while casual dining and transport are fairly manageable for most travelers.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis and rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff USD 2-5, and round up for cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Albany, NY to Tampa, FL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tampa, FL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Albany, NY to Tampa, FL flights use the Albany International Airport to Tampa International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport. Use this guide to compare Albany, NY and Tampa, FL airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Albany International Airport is 3 km from Albany city centre. Public transport options include:
Albany International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in the main terminal, including fast food and sit-down options like Dunkin' and Silks Saratoga Bistro
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near the baggage claim area.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Albany International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Albany International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Albany International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Hilton Garden Inn within walking distance..
Tampa International Airport is 5 km from Tampa city centre. Public transport options include:
Tampa International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, including fast food, cafes, and sit-down options like Columbia Cafe and P.F. Chang's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near gates and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tampa International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tampa International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampa International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like the Tampa Airport Marriott are located within the airport complex..
Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 2 km from Tampa city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are available, including fast food and sit-down options like Dunkin' and Sam Adams Grille.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the terminal near the baggage claim area.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint Pete-Clearwater International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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