Tampa to Raleigh/Durham (TPA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–RDU 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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 143 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 14 | 320, 738 | 1h39-1h50 | SkyTeam | AF | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 32N, A21N | 1h51-1h56 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 9 | 223, BCS3 | 1h58 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | B38M | 1h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 22m | 1h 16m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Mexicana and Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to RDU ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes to 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 588 miles (947 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
143 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VQQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).