$49 Cheap flight deals from Charleston (CHS) to Tampa (TPA)

Charleston Airport Information

Get a flight ticket to South Carolina on a super bargain through orbitz.com. You will find cheap flights from Charleston at Charleston International Airport. Located at 5500 Charleston Boulevard and 10 miles north of downtown Charlestown, off Interstate 26, the airport offers 116 daily flights. US Airways, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest are the major airlines serving Charleston.

Parking at Charleston International Airport

Orbitz.com will arrange for parking for up to 30 days at the surface lot, deck or free handicapped parking area. The surface lot and deck are free for the first two hours. Every additional half hour is charged at $1. On a 24-hour basis, the charges for parking and lost tickets are $8 and $15, respectively.

Charleston Airport Transportation Services

There are taxis and shuttles operating for up to 30 minutes after the last cheap flights from Charleston. Orbitz.com will arrange for tickets in the Airport vicinity that are at a fixed rate of $9 per passenger. The Charleston Area Rapid Transit Authority (CARTA) buses are inexpensive and operate frequently, with the No. 11 bus taking 50 minutes to get you to the heart of downtown Charleston. Shuttle rates are $12 to downtown Charleston, and taxi meter charges are $2.15 for every loaded mile from the airport. Car rental companies, including Hertz, Budget, Avis and Enterprise, are located near the baggage claim areas.

Charleston Airport Restaurants

Carniceria LA Nortena serves authentic Mexican foods. However, if you seek continental cuisines, stop at C & W Super Buffet. Smokey Bones Barbeque and Grill offers steak and barbecue. For quick bites like burgers, sandwiches, beverages and desserts, Shoney's restaurant is the place to be. Other than tickets for cheap flights from Charleston, orbitz.com also offers great airport hotel deals.

Tampa Airport Information

Use Orbitz.com to book one of the many flights to Tampa International Airport, the major airport serving the Tampa-St. Petersburg area. Most major domestic and international airlines fly in and out of the Tampa airport, which is located at 4100 George J Bean Parkway, roughly eight miles northwest of the downtown Tampa area.

Ground Transportation in Tampa

There are several options for ground transportation from the Tampa airport. Pick up the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus (HART) near the red baggage claim area, or grab a taxi or share-a-ride van at the ground transportation quadrants located in each corner of the baggage claim area. Most cab companies charge a $2 fee plus $2.25 for each mile, with a minimum $15 charge for each trip. For the ultimate mobility during your stay, use Orbitz.com to add a rental car to your travel package.

Tampa Weather Information

Tampa has a relatively mild climate. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and summer temperatures top out at around 90 degrees. Dress for summer, but bring a light jacket for those cool nights and a waterproof slicker for the inevitable afternoon storms.

What to Do in Tampa

To get the most out of your Tampa trip, attend a few of the city's outdoor festivals and celebrations. Each Saturday evening throughout the summer, you can attend Saturday Sunsets on the Trail at Treasure Island or the Holmes Beach Concerts in the Park series. The Fun 'N Sun festival and the annual Tampa-Hillsborough Storytelling Festival run through the spring, and Art in the Park and the Bridge Street Market are weekly events. Enjoy your Tampa vacation, and don't forget to use Orbtiz.com to book cheap flights to Tampa for your next trip.