Tampa to San Juan 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.

Traveling to San Juan

San Juan is one of Puerto Rico's most important seaports, as well as the capital. Orbitz.com can help you find and book flights to San Juan.

Airports in San Juan

San Juan has two airports. The Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport is San Juan's primary airport, located eight miles from central San Juan. It is referred to as the gateway to the Caribbean and is the busiest airport in the islands. Fernando Ribas Dominicci Airport is the smaller, secondary airport. It is located directly across the San Antonio Creek from San Juan. Check Orbitz.com for cheap flights to San Juan.

Transportation from the Airport

Orbitz.com can help you book a car rental as well as finding cheap flights to San Juan. The city also has a metro system called Tren Urbano and a daily ferry service named Cataño Ferry, which operates between Old San Juan and the town of Cataño.

Weather in San Juan

San Juan enjoys a tropical climate, with an average temperature of about 80 degrees. Highs reach into the 90s in the summer, and lows are in the 60s during the winter. Bring comfortable clothing appropriate for the season you are visiting, and a bathing suit if you are planning to visit the beach.

San Juan's Major Attractions

San Juan features an assortment of museums, historical buildings, restaurants, beaches and shopping centers. The beachfront communities of Ocean Park and Condado are popular tourist destinations, and tourists often visit Old San Juan, the historical colonial section. You can find cheap flights to San Juan with Orbitz.com.