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Flights from Santa Cruz to Tampa
There are no direct flights from Santa Cruz to Tampa. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Bogota, about 9h 30m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 22m
Santa Cruz to Tampa at a glance
Fastest journey9h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Bogota
Best ways to fly from Santa Cruz to Tampa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 5,497 km3,414 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 22mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hTampa vs Santa Cruz
- Currency in Tampa
- USD
- Airports
- VVI → TPA, PIE
Flights from Santa Cruz to Tampa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Santa Cruz to Tampa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City, Bogota and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Santa Cruz to Tampa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,497 km.
Where do you change planes between Santa Cruz and Tampa?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), Bogota (BOG) and Miami (MIA). Boliviana de Aviación flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santa Cruz and Tampa?
Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
What is the time difference between Santa Cruz and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 hour behind Santa Cruz.





