What percentage of Raleigh to Tampa flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 13.1% of flights from Raleigh to Tampa were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to Tampa?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Tampa has a duration of 1 hour and 58 minutes. This route covers a distance of 947 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 56 minutes, so travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

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 for price reductions. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare.

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Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

The journey from Raleigh to Tampa covers a distance of 947 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience, though the overall journey time can vary based on connections.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Raleigh to Tampa, fares typically range from $240–$696, with a median of $439. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating higher prices compared to the usual range. Only 19% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low-cost option may require careful planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa? The most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of just $141. Other cost-effective options include September, with a median fare of $260, and August, where the median fare is $314.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as only 13.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that while direct flights are available, you are more likely to find options that include one or more stops.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Tampa takes approximately 15h 44m including connections. While the non-stop flight time is 1h 58m, the prevalence of connecting itineraries significantly extends the overall travel duration. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you monitor fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

Regular price: $428 - $631

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $428 and $631. The current lowest deal is $296 with Breeze Airways for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $296

Low $428

High $631

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to TPA is March, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $779. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $141

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $779

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Tampa

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$597

$226

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$601

$264

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$610

$330

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$342

$218

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$284

$198

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$133

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$597 → $226

62%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$342 → $218

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Raleigh - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for RDU to TPA are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from RDU to TPA, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Direct flights from RDU to TPA average 1 hour 58 minutes, while connecting flights average 15h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 13.1% of recent flights being direct.

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Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the RDU to TPA route recently.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from RDU to TPA are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$43

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Tampa is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $551. Prices tend to be significantly higher for very last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $1356. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, at approximately $1119.

A good price for a flight from Raleigh to Tampa is considered to be around $240 or less, based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route has been $439. Prices can range, with 75% of observed fares being $696 or less over the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March has offered the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Tampa, with a median price of $141. September also presents a more affordable option, with a median price of $260. The annual median price for this route is $439, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

Raleigh to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Tampa

Regular price: $428 - $631

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $428 and $631. The current lowest deal is $296 with Breeze Airways for travel from Oct 27-Oct 30.

now $296

Low $428

High $631

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to TPA is March, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $779. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $141

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $779

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Tampa

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$597

$226

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$601

$264

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$610

$330

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$342

$218

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$284

$198

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Tampa

Raleigh (RDU) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$133

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$597 → $226

62%

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$342 → $218

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Tampa

Raleigh - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for RDU to TPA are above the typical level, with 19% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from RDU to TPA, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Direct flights from RDU to TPA average 1 hour 58 minutes, while connecting flights average 15h 44m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 13.1% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights on the RDU to TPA route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from RDU to TPA are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Tampa.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$97

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$43

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$73

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Tampa

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 above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines 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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Flights to Tampa from other cities

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 above the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 1h 58m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines 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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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?