What percentage of Raleigh to Tampa flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 43.7% of flights from Raleigh to Tampa have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days. While direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Tampa?

A direct flight from Raleigh to Tampa typically takes approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight duration of 116 minutes for non-stop journeys. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 8 hours and 37 minutes, or 517 minutes. The total distance covered for this route is 947 kilometers.

How often do Raleigh to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Raleigh to Tampa route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. The pricing for this route tends to be dynamic, with frequent fluctuations observed across the trailing quarter. Travelers are encouraged to monitor prices regularly for potential savings.

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Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Raleigh to Tampa, fares typically range from $69–$428, with a median of $216 over the past 90 days. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional value may require more flexibility or patience.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa? The most affordable times to fly are typically in September, with a median fare of $56. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $59, followed closely by August at a median of $64. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower-cost travel on this route.

A meaningful share of itineraries from Raleigh to Tampa are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 43.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Tampa takes approximately 1h 56m for direct flights. However, since a meaningful share of itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections extends to about 9h 39m. The median flight time for all itineraries, including those with connections, is 1h 56m.

The distance between Raleigh and Tampa is 947 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it a convenient option for a short trip or a weekend getaway.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

Regular price: $75 - $240

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh–Durham International to Tampa International is $75-$240. The current lowest deal is $68 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 9-Dec 4.

now $68

Low $75

High $240

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to TPA is November, with a median price of $66. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1049. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $66

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,049

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

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Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$147

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$182

$93

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$150

$99

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$312

$124

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$329

$114

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$150

$93

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$391 → $245

37%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$401 → $262

35%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$346 → $220

37%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$266 → $147

45%

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💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to TPA are below the typical level of $216.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $56 for RDU to TPA flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 56m

Direct flights from RDU to TPA typically take 1 hour and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.7% of flights on this route are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct service on the RDU to TPA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from RDU to TPA are frequently available.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options and often lower fares.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car, though heavy I-4 traffic can be unpredictable).

💸 Flights from ~$74

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Tampa is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $161. Prices tend to be significantly higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights within 0-6 days of departure averaging $362. Booking more than 60 days out also shows higher average prices, at $187, compared to the optimal window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Tampa is considered to be $69 or less. The median price for this route has been $216. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets costing $428 or less. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the $69 threshold to secure a favorable deal.

Across the trailing quarter, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Tampa typically include September, July, and August. In September, the median price was $56, while July saw a median of $59. August also offered competitive pricing with a median of $64. These months are notably cheaper than the annual median price of $216 for this route.

Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

Regular price: $75 - $240

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh–Durham International to Tampa International is $75-$240. The current lowest deal is $68 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Nov 9-Dec 4.

now $68

Low $75

High $240

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

November

Cheapest

Flights from $66

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,049

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Tampa

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$147

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$182

$93

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$150

$99

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$312

$124

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$329

$114

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$150

$93

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$391 → $245

37%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$401 → $262

35%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$346 → $220

37%

3 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 28

$266 → $147

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Raleigh - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to TPA are below the typical level of $216.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September offers the lowest median price at $56 for RDU to TPA flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 56m

Direct flights from RDU to TPA typically take 1 hour and 56 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.7% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.7% of flights on this route are direct, with mixed availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct service on the RDU to TPA route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from RDU to TPA are frequently available.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$86

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major international hub offering significantly more flight options and often lower fares.

Tampa, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,105

$797

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Tampa

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Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Raleigh - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 56m

43.7% of recent flights are direct

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

When should I buy Raleigh to Tampa tickets?

How much should a flight from Raleigh to Tampa cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Tampa?

What percentage of Raleigh to Tampa flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Tampa?

How often do Raleigh to Tampa flight prices drop?

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Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Raleigh - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in September for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 56m

43.7% of recent flights are direct

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Oct 26

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How much should a flight from Raleigh to Tampa cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Tampa?