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August 10 - August 14

Cheapest

RIC - Tampa

$173

$90

Round trip

July 20 - July 24

Best

Earliest

RIC - Tampa

$186

$96

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August 29 - September 1

RIC - Tampa

$177

$98

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August 29 - September 2

RIC - Tampa

$177

$98

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September 1 - September 2

RIC - Tampa

$173

$98

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September 1 - September 9

RIC - Tampa

$161

$103

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August 29 - September 23

RIC - Tampa

$147

$103

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August 29 - September 22

RIC - Tampa

$147

$103

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September 1 - September 30

RIC - Tampa

$144

$103

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September 1 - September 23

RIC - Tampa

$144

$103

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Insights for flights from Richmond to Tampa

A typical journey from Richmond to Tampa takes about 4h 25m, including connections. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries on this route include at least one stop, this median duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 1166 km.

When looking for cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa, you'll find that fares typically range from $89–$448, with a median price of $110. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 29% of recent fares from Richmond to Tampa were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear regularly.

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Tampa is often in February, with a median fare of $61. Other cost-effective months include December, where the median fare is $69, and November, with a median fare of $74. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

For direct flights from Richmond to Tampa, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, with 52.4% of recent fares being direct. For the remaining itineraries, most involve 2 connections to reach Tampa from Richmond.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Tampa

Regular price: $129 - $243

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Flights from Richmond to Tampa typically range from $129 to $243. The current lowest deal is $90 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 10 to Aug 14.

now $90

Low $129

High $243

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Tampa is February, with a median price of $61. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $408. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $61

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $408

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Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Tampa

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$373

$262

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$161

$140

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$166

$140

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$164

$158

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$167

$110

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$164

$158

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Tampa

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$500 → $299

40%

4 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 26

$518 → $362

30%

3 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 6

$330 → $184

44%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$337 → $203

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Tampa

Richmond - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Richmond to Tampa are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $61.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 4h 25m to Tampa

The median flight duration from Richmond to Tampa is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals on this route

Expect frequent deals for flights from Richmond to Tampa, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air provides direct flights, with a recent deal found for $90.

🎯 Booking tip

29% of recent deals are good prices

Historically, 29% of deals from Richmond to Tampa were considered good prices.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International Airport is a good choice for flights to Tampa, offering budget-friendly options.

📍 ~15 km from Richmond city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Tampa main airports to arrive at

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

Cheapest

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is a good choice for budget-conscious travelers to Tampa.

📍 ~20 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Tampa International (TPA)

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Richmond to Tampa.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more direct flight options and often features more competitive pricing than TPA.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$108

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International is a closer, less crowded alternative to TPA, offering a faster terminal experience.

📍 ~60 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$128

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Southwest Florida International is a major regional airport with a wide variety of domestic and some international flights.

📍 ~180 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers using low-cost carriers with quick transit.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$276

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International is a secondary Orlando-area airport focused on low-cost carriers, offering potential savings.

📍 ~165 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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From RIC

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Aug 04

Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,362

$763

Save $599

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Aug 11

Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,163

$755

Save $408

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Oct 07

Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,293

$763

Save $530

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Aug 22

Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,335

$827

Save $508

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Aug 26

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,121

$755

Save $366

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Sep 29

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,084

$755

Save $329

From RIC

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Jul 29

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,115

$775

Save $340

From RIC

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Nov 08

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,203

$796

Save $407

From RIC

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Oct 26

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,333

$843

Save $490

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Aug 04

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,179

$807

Save $372

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Aug 13

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,329

$888

Save $441

From RIC

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Aug 27

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,337

$888

Save $449

From RIC

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Oct 31

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,330

$891

Save $439

From RIC

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Aug 05

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,362

$893

Save $469

From RIC

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Nov 10

Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,188

$859

Save $329

From RIC

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Nov 07

Tampa, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,189

$859

Save $330

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Aug 13

Tampa, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,155

$859

Save $296

From RIC

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Sep 09

Tampa, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,073

$837

Save $236

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Aug 22

Tampa, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,120

$859

Save $261

From RIC

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Oct 13

Tampa, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,160

$897

Save $263

From RIC

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Aug 06

Tampa, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,184

$923

Save $261

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Dec 05

Tampa, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,194

$977

Save $217

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Jul 30

Tampa, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,087

$891

Save $196

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Sep 22

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,082

$919

Save $163

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Jul 04

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,079

$917

Save $162

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Jul 01

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,105

$943

Save $162

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Jul 02

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,079

$943

Save $136

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Jul 02

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,097

$943

Save $154

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Jul 28

Tampa, United States

66% AI deal score

$1,016

$923

Save $93

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Aug 30

Tampa, United States

65% AI deal score

$1,100

$1,003

Save $97

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Jul 03

Tampa, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,081

$1,021

Save $60

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Oct 29

Tampa, United States

48% AI deal score

$1,168

$1,152

Save $16

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Jun 25

Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,339

From RIC

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Jul 01

Tampa, United States

40% AI deal score

$1,554

From RIC

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Jul 27

Tampa, United States

39% AI deal score

$1,241

From RIC

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Jul 17

Tampa, United States

37% AI deal score

$3,855

From RIC

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Aug 07

Tampa, United States

37% AI deal score

$4,258

From RIC

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Jul 29

Tampa, United States

37% AI deal score

$1,921

From RIC

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Jul 31

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$4,363

From RIC

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Jun 19

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$4,604

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Jul 24

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$4,650

From RIC

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Jul 15

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,138

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Jul 31

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,390

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Nov 06

Tampa, United States

36% AI deal score

$2,435

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, booking flights from Richmond to Tampa 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices, with an average of $137. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 14-27 days out average $163, while those booked 7-13 days before departure average $565. The most expensive fares are generally found within 0-6 days of travel, averaging $723. Planning ahead by at least two months is advisable for securing more economical fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Richmond to Tampa is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $89. The median price for this route historically stands at $110. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of fares being $448 or less. By aiming for prices under the $89 threshold, travelers can typically secure a favorable deal for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Richmond to Tampa are February, December, and November. February typically has the lowest median price at $61. December follows with a median price of $69, and November has a median price of $74. These months offer prices significantly below the annual median of $110 for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

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Insights for flights from Richmond to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Tampa

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Tampa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Richmond to Tampa

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Tampa

Richmond - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Typically 4h 25m to Tampa

Frequent deals on this route

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

29% of recent deals are good prices

Richmond main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

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