Raleigh/Durham to Tampa (RDU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–TPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 319 | 1h53-1h54 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, A20N | 1h56-1h57 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 13 | 223, BCS3 | 1h56 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50-1h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→TPA | GSO→TPA | LYH→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 2h | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
RDU–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to TPA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to TPA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Lynchburg (LYH) and Wilmington (ILM).