Tampa to Bogota (TPA–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TPA–BOG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 1,700 miles in approximately 3h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: G3 | 7 | A20N | 3h52 | Star Alliance | G3 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Bogota from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→BOG | MCO→BOG |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 49 |
| Flight time | 3h 56m | 4h |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Bogota.
US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
TPA–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to BOG
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
TPA to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to BOG is about 3 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,700 miles (2,736 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, Miami and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO).