How long is the flight from South Africa to Tampa?

Airlines like United Airlines, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to Tampa in about 25h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 41m. South Africa and Tampa are separated by a distance of 13245 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 41.0 - 198.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 198.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 41.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 16.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Tampa?

The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Tampa are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tampa, Cape Town Intl - Tampa and Durban King Shaka Intl - Tampa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Tampa?

United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM are the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Tampa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to TPA?

When flying from South Africa to Tampa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from South Africa?

Located just 7,8 km from the city centre, Tampa (TPA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tampa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Tampa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tampa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	R15 620
One-way from	R12 892
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R20 711

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tampa (average of R16 818). Flying from South Africa to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 272). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Tampa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Tampa, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Tampa, such as KLM,Delta, andVirgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

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Delta

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KLM

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Artem,Oct 2026

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Virgin Atlantic

7,5

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Artem,Oct 2026

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7,3

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Artem,Oct 2026

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British Airways

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Artem,Oct 2026

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from South Africa?
Located just 7,8 km from the city centre, Tampa (TPA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from South Africa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Tampa?
Airlines like United Airlines, KLM, and Virgin Atlantic fly from South Africa to Tampa in about 25h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 41m. South Africa and Tampa are separated by a distance of 13245 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Tampa?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Tampa are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Tampa, Cape Town Intl - Tampa and Durban King Shaka Intl - Tampa.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Tampa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Tampa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Tampa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Tampa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Tampa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Tampa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Tampa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Tampa (average of R16 818). Flying from South Africa to Tampa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R23 272). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR12 893	AverageR17 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 247	AverageR18 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	CheapestR15 999	AverageR16 907	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
KLM	CheapestR16 085	AverageR18 500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 596	AverageR20 311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR22 258	AverageR23 478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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