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

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Tampa to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,645 mi 3h 58m nonstop -2h behind 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TPA and RIL, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to RIL.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
JAX ~5h 45m DAL ~5h 48m APA ~5h 54m OKC ~5h 57m SAT ~6h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
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 → RIL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
RIL → TPA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric TPA→RIL SRQ→RIL
Distance from TPA – 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 58m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 58% –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 4:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,645 mi / 2,647 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 58m.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance1,645 mi / 2,647 km
Flight time3h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 3h 58m. The route covers 1,645 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAX, DAL, APA, OKC, SAT, PBI, AUS, HOU, DEN, FLL, MDW, SRQ, DFW, MIA, BNA, SLC, BHM, CLT, MSY, ORD, BZN, LAS, VNY, PHL, IAD, TEB, BWI, SAN, HPN, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 2 hours behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from RIL to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ. 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 RIL

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to RIL ranges from 3 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,645 miles (2,647 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via JAX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).