Rifle to Tampa (RIL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rifle to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,645 mi +2h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RIL and TPA, connecting options are available through 44 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
101
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Tampa from Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric RIL→TPA EGE→TPA ASE→TPA
Distance from RIL 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 4
Weekly flights 0 1
Airports within 200 miles of RIL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 8:00 PM in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,645 mi / 2,647 km
Getting from TPA

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.

Tampa Climate

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.

RIL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance1,645 mi / 2,647 km
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
Destination: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIL to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, EGE, BNA, ASE, STL, SAV, ABQ, DAL, HOU, DSM, IAH, MSY, FLL, IND, DEN, OMA, PBI, ATL, SLC, CLT, MDW, SCF, SAT, MIA, GSO, AUS, PIT, BZN, PHX, PSP, ORD, MSP, LAS, VNY, YYZ, DFW, PHL, SYR, SNA, LAX, BOS, YYC, PWM and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Rifle.
Yes, return flights from TPA to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE and ASE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).