Kyle’s Florida Trip

January 5 to January 8, 2027

Trip Details & Objectives

  • Destination: Florida (Orlando and Tampa)

  • Timeframe: January (Must be in Orlando on Wednesday, January 6th to present at a conference)

  • Family Visit: Planning to see family in Tampa (either flying into Tampa the day before presenting, or extending the stay after the conference)

Flight & Logistical Preferences

  • Departure Airports: Open to flying out of either Boston (BOS) or Manchester (MHT)

  • Arrival Airports: Deciding between flying directly into Orlando (MCO) or Tampa (TPA)

  • Dates: Exact arrival and departure dates to be finalized

  • Budget Target: Approximately $300 or less round trip

Additional

  • Amtrak Train from Tampa to Orlando

  • Family pickup and return

  • Rental Car

MHT Roundtrip Option

Manchester to Tampa

1/5 - 5/8

Southwest, 1 stop

$386: Basic fare: Free Change, no refund allowed, paid seat selection

$476: Choice fare: Free change, no refund allowed, free seat selection

BOS Roundtrip Option

Boston to Tampa

1/5 - 5/8

Delta Nonstop

$199: Delta Main Basic fare, no change, no refund, paid seat selection

$288: Delta Main Classic fare: free change, no refund, free seat selection

Budget Option 1

2 One-Way Flights

BOS to Tampa

1 way: $110 - United or Southwest (1 stop)
Nonstop: $218: Jetblue or Delta

Orlando to Boston

1 way: $100 - United (1 Stop)
Nonstop: $129.40: American

Layover Total: $210

Nonstop Total: $347

Budget Option 2

2 One-Way Flights

BOS to Orlando

1 way: $100 - United or Jetblue (1 layover)

Nonstop: $134: American

Tampa to Boston

1 way: $105 - United or Jetblue

Nonstop: $153: Jetblue

Layover Total: $205

Nonstop Total: $287

Orlando to Tampa (Amtrak Floridian)

  • Departure Location: Orlando Amtrak Station, 1400 Sligh Blvd, Orlando, FL 32806

  • Arrival Location: Tampa Union Station, 601 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

  • Departure Time: 10:19 AM Daily

  • Arrival Time: 12:27 PM Daily

  • Price: $16 – $21 one-way (Standard Coach booked in advance)

Tampa to Orlando (Amtrak Floridian)

  • Departure Location: Tampa Union Station, 601 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 30602

  • Arrival Location: Orlando Amtrak Station, 1400 Sligh Blvd, Orlando, FL 32806

  • Departure Time: 4:49 PM Daily

  • Arrival Time: 6:34 PM Daily

  • Price: $16 – $21 one-way (Standard Coach booked in advance)