Tampa International to Grantley Adams
1806 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 02m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Grantley Adams (BGI). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $169 return), with peak prices in August (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Tampa International
Tampa International is regularly ranked among America's best-loved mid-sized airports for its compact, easy-to-navigate design — a single landside terminal connected to four airside satellites by people movers. There is no rail to downtown Tampa; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre. Southwest, Spirit and Allegiant compete hard on price for theme-park-adjacent leisure traffic. International long-haul reaches London (BA), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) and seasonal Zurich (Edelweiss).
Arriving in Bridgetown
Grantley Adams International on Barbados is the Eastern Caribbean's main hub, 13 km east of Bridgetown. Fixed-rate taxis and Mini-Bus Route 11 handle most arriving traffic. Fares from US East Coast cities peak in winter (December–April) and are noticeably cheaper June through November despite hurricane season — Barbados is just outside the main hurricane track. Direct service from JetBlue, AA and BA dominates US-source capacity.
Who flies TPA to BGI?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 4h 02m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 4h 02m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 4h 02m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 4h 02m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 4h 02m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly TPA→BGI
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Tampa to Bridgetown FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Grantley Adams (BGI) take approximately 4h 02m for the 1806-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
8 carriers operate direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Grantley Adams (BGI): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
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Grantley Adams (BGI) is the primary international airport for Bridgetown. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.