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There is one primary passenger terminal at Tampa International Airport (TPA), in addition to four airside terminals. The SkyConnect people-mover gives passengers access to the airport's new rental vehicle terminal, which spans four stories and has 14 different brands of rental cars.

You may save both time and money by taking an airport shuttle or cab from Tampa International Airport to downtown Tampa. To go to downtown Tampa the fastest and most comfortably, choose this technique. In addition, it is the only option for transportation from Tampa International Airport that provides door-to-door service.

The Pear Tree Inn St. Louis Airport is a well-liked lodging option since it offers complimentary breakfast as well as a free shuttle to and from the airport. It is situated about 0.4 miles away from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). The Marriott St. Louis Airport and the Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Airport are two other great hotel options located nearby the airport.

The St. Louis Lambert International Airport offers a variety of parking alternatives that are not only handy but also economical and secure. Both terminals are equipped with associated garage facilities, in addition to surface lots that are within walking distance. Long-term parking spaces are just a few minutes away, and they offer a free and rapid round-the-clock shuttle service.

Among airlines operating St. Louis to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and Tampa.

Flights from St. Louis to Tampa usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Tampa.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $206 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $387 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from St. Louis to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the St. Louis to Tampa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 27%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $288 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $391: a $103 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on St. Louis to Tampa flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 58% above the route average of $351. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Tampa takes 2h 18m, covering 870 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from St. Louis to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 35m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 47m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of St. Louis (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Tampa range from $254 to $463, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $254 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the St. Louis to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.