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

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 am and lands at 8:09 am
• Latest: departs at 9:46 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Tampa takes 1h 59m, covering 588 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Tampa range from $149 to $282, with an average of $212 over the past 12 months. Anything below $149 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $212 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $210 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $208.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Raleigh to Tampa flights are:

• Delta: 90% on time
• Frontier: 87% on time
• Southwest: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $107 to $939. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Tampa flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Raleigh to Tampa usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Raleigh to Tampa route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Raleigh to Tampa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $194 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $253, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Breeze Airways
• Delta
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 4h 38m via Miami (MIA) and 4h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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.

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
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

As you land at Tampa Airport after your flight from Raleigh, make your way to one of the pet relief areas in the terminal for your dog to stretch its legs. These spots are on the arrivals floor, on Level 1 outside the terminal. There’s one pet relief area on each end of the red and blue areas of the building.

If you’re picking up a car rental upon your arrival at Tampa International Airport (TPA), you’ll have to make your way to the on-airport rental area. You can get there by hopping on the SkyConnect train from Tampa’s main terminal. The SkyConnect train access is on the east side of the terminal building.

The Raleigh Airport offers the TSA Cares Program, which you can request up to 72h before your departure, to help travelers with reduced mobility through their screening process. If you need extra assistance reaching your gate and getting through the terminal, make sure you contact your airline beforehand.

If you find yourself in Terminal 1 of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and need to get to Terminal 2, or vice-versa, the airport offers a free shuttle service to get around comfortably. From Terminal 1 you'll catch the Lot 4 bus and from Terminal 2, the Lot 3 bus. Nonetheless, you can also walk between the terminals, taking around 5-10min.