Tampa International to Cozumel International
585 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 35m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Cozumel International (CZM). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). 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 Cozumel
Cozumel International serves the Caribbean island just east of the Yucatán mainland. The airport is 3 km from the centre of San Miguel de Cozumel; taxis and resort shuttles handle the vast majority of arriving passengers. Cruise-ship traffic dominates the daytime demand on Cozumel itself; flight demand peaks around US winter (December–February). Diving demand stays steady year-round.
Who flies TPA to CZM?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 35m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 35m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 35m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 35m | Economy |
| Allegiant Air | G4 | 1h 35m | 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→CZM
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 Cozumel FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Cozumel International (CZM) take approximately 1h 35m for the 585-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 $119. 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 Cozumel International (CZM): 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.
No visa required for US passport holders for stays up to 180 days. FMM tourist card included with airfare and issued at arrival. Always check travel.state.gov for the latest entry requirements before booking.
Cozumel International (CZM) is the primary international airport for Cozumel. 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.