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

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Tampa to Rifle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,645 mi 3h 18m nonstop -2h behind

TPA–RIL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → RIL
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Return
RIL → TPA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Rifle from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric TPA→RIL SRQ→RIL SFB→RIL
Distance from TPA 40 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 50m 3h 36m
Departure OTP 38%
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

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 18m gate to gate.
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.

TPA–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance1,645 mi / 2,647 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,645 miles.
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 and SFB. 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 is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,645 miles (2,647 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (SFB).