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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Typical prices: $251-$429
Breeze Airways
Sun 10/28Tue 10/30
PVD - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$245
Typical prices: $247-$453
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/3Wed 10/31
PVD - TPA • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest and Breeze Airways. Average duration is 3h 14m
Direct flights
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $166 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 25m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Providence to Tampa (PVD-TPA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Providence to Tampa

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 31
Breeze Airways Logo
7:05 am - 10:28 amPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
3h 23mnonstop
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11:08 am - 2:03 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
2h 55mnonstop
$245Breeze Airways
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 7
Breeze Airways Logo
6:00 am - 9:23 amPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
3h 23mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:00 am - 3:57 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
9h 57m1 stop Charleston
$251Breeze Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 8:00 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 2:45 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
2h 50mnonstop
$252Southwest
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 5:45 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
10h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Nashville Intl
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 5:40 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
9h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Nashville Intl
$254Southwest
Wed, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:11 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
7h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 11:23 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
7h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$254Delta
Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1
American Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 9:39 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
6h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:02 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
7h 02m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$255American Airlines
Fri, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:11 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
7h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
3:50 pm - 11:23 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
7h 33m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$255Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Jan 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 7:37 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
4h 37m1 stop Myrtle Beach Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:44 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
11h 29m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Columbus
$256Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:54 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
15h 54m2 stops Norfolk Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 6:58 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
7h 04m1 stop Charleston
$256Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16
American Airlines Logo
6:38 pm - 11:21 pmPVD  Providence-TFGreen-TPA Tampa
4h 43m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 11:56 pmTPA  Tampa-PVD Providence-TFGreen
4h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$257American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Providence to Tampa flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Providence to Tampa?

Round-trip flights from Providence to Tampa start at $239. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $251 to $429. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $239 on Breeze Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Providence to Tampa?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Providence to Tampa, it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Providence to Tampa?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Providence to Tampa at $253 round-trip.
•April ($409) and May ($358) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Providence to Tampa the cheapest?

Flights from Providence to Tampa are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Providence to Tampa

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Breeze Airways

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JetBlue

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Providence to Tampa flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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Your Providence to Tampa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How can I get into downtown Tampa from TPA?

    At the Rental Car Center at TPA, you can catch a Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus or a Hillsborough Area Regional Transit bus into downtown Tampa. The trip will take about 40min. Or, outside baggage claim, you can catch a Yellow Cab or a United Cab. They can get you into Tampa in about 11min. Or, if you decide to take a shuttle from the airport, the journey will take approximately 20min.

  • How can I fly from PVD to TPA?

    There are no non-stop flights from Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) to Tampa, Florida (TPA). However, Delta and American Airlines operate flights that make one stop. Layovers occur in cities such as Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Washington D.C. (DCA), and Philadelphia (PHL). United Airlines operates a flight with two stops, and layovers occur in cities such as Washington D.C. (IAD), Charleston (CHS), and Newark (EWR).

  • Is there a lounge specifically designated for the US military and their families at PVD?

    PVD provides a lounge for all military service members and their families. This lounge is on the second floor of the airport, right next to the Hope Reflection Room, in the hall behind the Delta ticket counters. It is operated by the Rhode Island Military Organization, so it is a RIMO lounge, not a USO lounge. Open from 10 am to 7 pm, the lounge offers free snacks and drinks, as well as information about lodging and transportation for military members.

  • Does PVD assist differently-abled passengers?

    PVD has launched the Sunflower Lanyard Program. People with hidden disabilities wear a lanyard with sunflowers in order to discreetly signal to airport staff that they need assistance, or perhaps extra time in the airport. Passengers can apply for a sunflower lanyard online at least one week before their trip.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Providence to Tampa flights?

    Among airlines operating Providence to Tampa flights:

    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Providence to Tampa?

    2 airlines operate flights between Providence and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Southwest
    • Breeze Airways

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Providence to Tampa?

    Flights from Providence to Tampa usually depart from Providence-TFGreen (PVD) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Providence to Tampa flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Providence to Tampa?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Providence to Tampa:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Providence to Tampa?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $166 round-trip via Norfolk (ORF), compared to $336 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Providence to Tampa?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Providence to Tampa?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Providence to Tampa pass through?

    One-stop flights from Providence to Tampa most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Providence to Tampa?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Providence to Tampa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $305 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $368, a difference of $63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Providence to Tampa spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Providence to Tampa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Tampa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Providence to Tampa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Providence to Tampa:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 8:54 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:44 am.

    The flight takes about 3h 14m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Providence to Tampa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 11% above the route average of $330. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Providence to Tampa?

    A nonstop flight from Providence to Tampa takes 3h 14m, covering 1,137 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Providence to Tampa?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Providence to Tampa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $1,296. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Providence to Tampa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Providence to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Providence to Tampa?

    Flying via Myrtle Beach Intl (MYR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 33m via Greenville (GSP) and 5h 07m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Tampa Airport (TPA)?

    Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Providence to Tampa flight?

    Round-trip flights from Providence to Tampa range from $251 to $429, with an average of $330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $251 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Providence to Tampa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $305 - about $63 less than Sunday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Providence to Tampa trip for January. Fares historically average $253 round-trip in that month - typically $156 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Norfolk Airport (ORF) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $166 round-trip on this route - about $170 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Tampa Airport.
    - La Quinta Inn Tampa Airport Stadium Westshore
    - Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
    - Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore
  • The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) provides two relief areas for pets. An outside relief area is on the way to Garage A. The pet relief area post-security is in the North Concourse.
  • For a fee, any traveler may gain admittance to the Escape Lounges at PVD. These lounges provide a warm, welcoming environment that offers unlimited cold and hot food and beverages, relaxing, comfortable seating, many power outlets, hhigh-speedWi-Fi, national and local newspapers, and current flight information.
  • The Tampa International Airport (TPA) provides nursing rooms that moms can use if they want to breastfeed in private. These private rooms offer comfortable seating, changing tables, sinks, and power outlets. They can be found Airside in the Main Terminal at A, C, E, and F.
  • If you need to ease your sore muscles after your flight from Rhode Island, consider visiting the Terminal Gateway Spa for a massage at TPA at Airside A. It is open every day from 7:30 am until 7:30 pm.
  • The PVD PUP (Pets Unstressing Passengers) program provides therapy dogs with their handlers throughout the airport in order to comfort passengers who might be feeling stressed, confused, or bereaved. The dogs wear green vests, and all passengers are encouraged to cuddle, pet, and hug them.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Providence-TFGreen Airport to Tampa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Providence-TFGreen to Tampa

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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Direct returns

Tampa to Providence-TFGreen

Monday

Southwest

Southwest

Tuesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Wednesday

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Southwest,Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Sunday

Breeze Airways,Southwest

Breeze Airways,Southwest

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