Tampa to Richmond (TPA–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Richmond
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 725 mi 2h 8m nonstop 50 1-stop hubs

TPA–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 725 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 7 BCS3 2h08 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to RIC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
JAX ~3h 22m SUA ~3h 35m BCT ~3h 52m GSP ~3h 56m APF ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,848
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → RIC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
0%
Return
RIC → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric TPA→RIC PIE→RIC SRQ→RIC
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 2
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 4m 2h 13m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Richmond flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Richmond flights · Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Tampa.
TPA: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
725 mi / 1,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m.
Getting to TPA

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.

Facts

TPA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance725 mi / 1,166 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 2h 8m. The route covers 725 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from TPA to RIC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, SUA, BCT, GSP, APF, CHS, PBI, TEB, PIT, RSW, CMH, GPT, SRQ, DAL, SGR, YYZ, MKE, STL, DRO, HVN, SLC, ATL, BFI, EWR, MIA, CLT, RDU, IND, IAH, DTW, MSP, BOS, DFW, PHL, BWI, LGA, DEN, FLL, IAD, BDL, BNA, MDW, MSY, MCO, ORD, PVD, JFK, LAS, PHX and BUY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and MCO. 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.

Flights from TPA to RIC

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TPA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to RIC ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 725 miles (1,166 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).