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Flights from Tampa to Santa Cruz
There are no direct flights from Tampa to Santa Cruz. 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
Tampa to Santa Cruz at a glance
Fastest journey9h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Bogota
Best ways to fly from Tampa to Santa Cruz
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
- +1hSanta Cruz vs Tampa
- Currency in Santa Cruz
- USD
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → VVI
Flights from Tampa to Santa Cruz: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to Santa Cruz?
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 Tampa to Santa Cruz?
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 Tampa and Santa Cruz?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), Bogota (BOG) and Miami (MIA). Copa Airlines flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Santa Cruz?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Santa Cruz: Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz is 1 hour ahead of Tampa.
