Which side to sit on flying from Tampa (TPA)?

Flying out of TPA, the left side usually has the better view, morning to evening. Some routes flip with the sun, so check your time of day.

The better side for flights leaving at that time and its usual score: landmark points after glare, plus any sunset. ☀ means that side also has more sun glare. Tap a side to open that flight; tap a column to sort by it.

Flying out of Tampa

ToMorningAfternoonEvening
Boston BOS
New York City, Providence
Left30 ptsLeft37 ptsLeft49 pts
Chicago ORD
Chicago, Indiana Dunes National Park
Left21 ptsRight16 ptsLeft25 pts
Dallas-Fort Worth DFW
Dallas, Dallas Love Field
Right35 ptsRight22 ptsRight30 pts
Denver DEN
Tulsa, Denver
Right18 ptsLeft17 ptsLeft36 pts
New York LGA
New York City, Brooklyn Bridge
Left64 ptsLeft24 ptsLeft81 pts
Philadelphia PHL
Washington DC Mall, Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Left11 ptsRight10 ptsLeft31 pts

Flying into Tampa

FromMorningAfternoonEvening
Baltimore BWI
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Tampa
Right25 ptsLeft10 ptsRight37 pts
San Juan SJU
Miami, Bahamas banks
Left13 ptsRight2 ptsLeft19 pts

On the way down into TPA

From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, with no clouds. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.

Questions

Which side is best flying out of Tampa in the morning?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Tampa in the afternoon?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

Which side is best flying out of Tampa in the evening?

Usually the left. The table above has each route's own answer and score.

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