Are there direct flights from Richmond to Tampa?

Yes, direct flights are available from Richmond to Tampa. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 47% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers have options for both direct and connecting services.

How many hours is the flight from Richmond to Tampa?

The typical direct flight from Richmond to Tampa has a median duration of 2 hours and 13 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 6 hours and 41 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1166 kilometers. Travelers can expect varying durations depending on whether they choose a direct or connecting service.

How often do cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa come up?

Cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa are observed to come up frequently. This route is classified as having a frequent occurrence of deals. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over a trailing 30-day period. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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2027-01-11 – 2027-01-22
RIC - Tampa
73% AI deal score
$151
$106
Round trip
2027-01-11 – 2027-02-05
RIC - Tampa
72% AI deal score
$144
$106
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2027-01-25 – 2027-02-05
RIC - Tampa
74% AI deal score
$160
$106
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2026-12-07 – 2026-12-14
RIC - Tampa
78% AI deal score
$209
$108
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2026-09-01 – 2026-09-15
RIC - Tampa
68% AI deal score
$140
$109
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-23
RIC - Tampa
74% AI deal score
$151
$109
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2026-09-15 – 2026-10-01
RIC - Tampa
68% AI deal score
$136
$109
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-30
RIC - Tampa
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$136
$109
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2026-09-15 – 2026-09-22
RIC - Tampa
75% AI deal score
$159
$109
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2026-08-25 – 2026-09-15
RIC - Tampa
68% AI deal score
$139
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Richmond to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Tampa

A typical journey from Richmond to Tampa, including connections, takes about 2h 13m. This duration reflects the median travel time for all itineraries on this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $98–$588, with a median of $305. Currently, 42% of recent fares are considered a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Tampa? The most affordable months to fly are typically February, with a median fare of $61, followed by December at $69, and November at $74. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall route median.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Richmond and Tampa are non-stop, with 47% of recent fares being direct flights from Richmond to Tampa. For the remaining itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Richmond and Tampa is approximately 1166 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Tampa

Regular price: $159 - $267

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

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Tampa is between $159 and $267. The current lowest deal is $103 with Allegiant Air for travel from Dec 7-Dec 11.

now $103

Low $159

High $267

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 May, with a median price of $634. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $61

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $634

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa

Allegiant Air

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Tampa

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Frontier Airlines

$557

$399

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

JetBlue Airways

$588

$460

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$222

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$252

$165

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$167

$152

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$490 → $222

55%

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$562 → $306

46%

8 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 22

$467 → $235

50%

4 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 26

$496 → $267

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Tampa

Richmond - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Richmond to Tampa are above the typical level at $103.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 13m

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa typically average 2 hours 13 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa are available from Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers a recent deal at $103

Allegiant Air recently offered a deal for $103 from Richmond to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Tampa are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International is the cheapest option for flights from Richmond to Tampa.

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than TPA.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$187

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

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Aug 25

Tampa, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,690

$847

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From RIC

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Sep 06

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,425

$796

Save $629

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Business Class

From RIC

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Aug 26

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,352

$811

Save $541

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Business Class

From RIC

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Dec 08

Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,181

$775

Save $406

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Business Class

From RIC

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Oct 29

Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,415

$831

Save $584

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Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Sep 29

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,115

$775

Save $340

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Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Nov 07

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,161

$775

Save $386

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Nov 10

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,161

$775

Save $386

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Business Class

From RIC

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Oct 31

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,150

$775

Save $375

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Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Sep 12

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,165

$775

Save $390

United Airlines

Business Class

From RIC

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Sep 19

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,170

$780

Save $390

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Business Class

From RIC

Elite

Oct 19

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,340

$827

Save $513

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Richmond to Tampa are found when booking 60 or more days in advance, with an average price of $137. Booking within 14-27 days of departure also shows relatively low average prices at $163. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $723. This data is based on a trailing 90-day period.

A flight from Richmond to Tampa is typically considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $98. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $305. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of deals observed being $588 or less. This threshold is based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Richmond to Tampa are February, December, and November. February typically has a median price of $61, while December and November follow with median prices of $69 and $74, respectively. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $305 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Richmond to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Richmond to Tampa

A typical journey from Richmond to Tampa, including connections, takes about 2h 13m. This duration reflects the median travel time for all itineraries on this route.

The distance between Richmond and Tampa is approximately 1166 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Richmond to Tampa

Regular price: $159 - $267

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

The regular price range for flights from Richmond to Tampa is between $159 and $267. The current lowest deal is $103 with Allegiant Air for travel from Dec 7-Dec 11.

now $103

Low $159

High $267

The cheapest time to fly from Richmond to Tampa

February

Cheapest

Flights from $61

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $634

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa

Allegiant Air

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Richmond to Tampa

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Frontier Airlines

$557

$399

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

JetBlue Airways

$588

$460

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$490

$222

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$229

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$252

$165

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

RIC - Tampa

Richmond (RIC) - Tampa (TPA)

Breeze Airways

$167

$152

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$490 → $222

55%

4 nights

Feb 18 - Feb 22

$562 → $306

46%

8 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 22

$467 → $235

50%

4 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 26

$496 → $267

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Richmond to Tampa

Richmond - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Richmond to Tampa are above the typical level at $103.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 13m

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa typically average 2 hours 13 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Direct flights from Richmond to Tampa are available from Allegiant Air and Breeze Airways.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers a recent deal at $103

Allegiant Air recently offered a deal for $103 from Richmond to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Richmond to Tampa are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Richmond main airports to depart from

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International is the cheapest option for flights from Richmond to Tampa.

📍 ~11 km from Richmond (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$113

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than TPA.

Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,340

$827

Save $513

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Richmond to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Richmond to Tampa

Richmond to Tampa: Overview

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

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 2h 13m

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Allegiant Air offers a recent deal at $103

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How early should I book Richmond to Tampa flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Richmond to Tampa flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Richmond to Tampa?

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Tampa?

How many hours is the flight from Richmond to Tampa?

How often do cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa come up?

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Flights to Tampa from other cities

Richmond to Tampa: Overview

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

February is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights average 2h 13m

Direct flights are available from 2 airlines

Allegiant Air offers a recent deal at $103

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Best Elite deals to Tampa

Aug 25

Sep 06

Aug 26

Dec 08

Oct 29

Sep 29

Nov 07

Nov 10

Oct 31

Sep 12

Sep 19

Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How early should I book Richmond to Tampa flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Richmond to Tampa flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Richmond to Tampa?