Raleigh/Durham to Tampa (RDU–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–TPA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 738, 73H, 7S7 | 1h45-1h55 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 320 | 1h47-1h57 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, A21N | 2h06-2h09 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 9 | 223 | 1h58 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→TPA | LYH→TPA | ILM→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 103 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 39m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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, Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to TPA ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lynchburg (LYH) and Wilmington (ILM).