Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Durham and Tampa follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from RDU to TPA start from 06:30 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 22:00 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, there are 33 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport flights.
Your RDU to TPA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport, so jetting to Tampa (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With a reliable 86.41% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier for RDU to TPA flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and TPA:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Currently, ج.م. 2,272 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 4,435. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from RDU to TPA by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of RDU.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near TPA:
Pick up a Tampa International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Tampa International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Tampa. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to TPA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Tampa, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its popular sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are the start of reasons to visit.
