Tampa to Providenciales (TPA–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–PLS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hera Flight leads the route. The flight covers 773 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UD Hera Flight | 1 | – | 0h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Providenciales from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→PLS | PIE→PLS | MCO→PLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Flight time | 0h 35m | 1h 46m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · PLS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.
The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.
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.
TPA–PLS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to PLS
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected by nonstop service from Hera Flight. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TPA to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to PLS ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 773 miles (1,243 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).