Tampa to Raleigh/Durham (TPA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TPA–RDU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 588 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 19 | 223, BCS3 | 1h47-1h59 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 14 | 319 | 1h48-1h50 | SkyTeam | AF | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 12 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h45-2h | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A21N | 1h54 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→RDU | PIE→RDU | LAL→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 33m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
TPA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to RDU
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to RDU is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 102 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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).