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

• Earliest: departs at 1:21 pm and lands at 3:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 11:19 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Tampa takes 2h 20m, covering 724 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 Richmond to Tampa range from $186 to $360, with an average of $254 over the past 12 months. Anything below $186 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $254 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $234 round-trip, compared to $256 via a layover through Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 A320-100/200 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $172 to $1,245. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 42% 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 Richmond to Tampa usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Richmond to Tampa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $199 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $286, a difference of $87.

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

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Richmond and Tampa.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 25m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 36m 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 Richmond to Tampa flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; 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
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Taxis are available from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Tampa city center. Yellow Cab is at the curb outside the Baggage Claim Level in Ground Transportation Areas Red 1 and Blue 2.

Yes, The Inter-Faith Chapel is on the lower level of RIC's terminal building. It offers a quiet space for meditation and prayer and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All persons are welcome.