Tampa to Harlingen Flights

Flying From Tampa

The commercial airport offering flights from Tampa is the Tampa International Airport. It primarily serves Silver Airways, Southwest Airlines, and North American Airlines. The airport lies six miles west of downtown Tampa. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Tampa International.

Parking at the Airport

Tampa International Airport offers several parking options for your vehicle while you are away. Short-term parking is in a garage located above the terminal at the northern end of the airport. It costs no more than $20 for a 24-hour period. Long-term parking is the cheaper option; it costs $15 for 24 hours. The long-term parking area is adjacent to Airside A. Orbitz.com's flight planner option helps you choose parking options.

Transportation Options for Travelers

Getting to Tampa International Airport is easy by bus or taxi. HART makes regular stops at the east end of the red baggage claim near belt #15. Greyhound, meanwhile, has a terminal on Polk Street in downtown Tampa that has buses that travel to the airport. If you take a taxi, expect to pay at least $15. Orbitz.com may offer special deals for bus tickets, depending on your location.

Eating at the Airport

The landside building at the airport offers a variety of cuisines to refresh you before your flight from Tampa. If you want coffee and breakfast, you can have a latte at the Starbucks, which is open 24 hours per day. Terminal restaurants, including Burger King, are open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Airports in Harlingen

If you are looking for cheap flights to Harlingen, Texas, you can book them at Orbitz.com. The Valley International Airport, also know as Rio Grande Valley International Airport, is the busiest airport in the Rio Grande Valley. The airport is located in the northeastern part of Harlingen at 3002 Heritage Way. Southwest, Sun Country and United offer domestic and international flights.

Transportation from the Airport

Taxis are available at the airport; check with the individual company for fares. There are shuttles to nearby South Padre Island and to some hotels. Six rental car companies, including Avis and Hertz, have offices in the airport. Orbitz.com works with rental car companies to find you the ground transportation at a low cost.

Weather in Harlingen

Harlingen has semiarid climate. The hot, dry summers have an average high temperatures in the 90s, sometimes reaching into the 100s. The warm season is long, lasting from March to September. Winters have an average temperature in the 70s. Most precipitation occurs during the warm season, but with only about 28 inches per year, the area is fairly dry.

Major Attractions in Harlingen

Harlingen is home to the Gladys Porter Zoo, with over 1,600 animals. There is also the World Birding Center and two wildlife refuges. For a look into the history of Harlingen, visit the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum or historic Jackson Street. If you are planning a trip, check Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Harlingen that will make it easy to stay within your budget.