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Cheapest round-trip
$110
Overall average: $312
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Sat 12/13Tue 12/16
RIC - TPA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$118
Typical prices: $120-$256
Breeze Airways
Sat 11/8Sat 11/15
RIC - TPA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $117 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Tampa (RIC-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Tampa

Sat, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 16
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12:13 pm - 5:08 pmRIC-TPA
4h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 8:22 amTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$110Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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6:17 pm - 8:36 pmRIC-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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6:45 am - 10:59 amTPA-RIC
4h 14m1 stop
$115Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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11:54 am - 10:51 pmRIC-TPA
10h 57m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:59 amTPA-RIC
4h 14m1 stop
$117Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 12
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6:17 pm - 8:36 pmRIC-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 5:37 pmTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$118Breeze Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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5:45 am - 10:01 amRIC-TPA
4h 16m1 stop
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3:30 pm - 5:37 pmTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$120Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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8:36 pm - 10:55 pmRIC-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:22 amTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$122Breeze Airways
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 1
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9:52 am - 12:11 pmRIC-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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3:30 pm - 5:37 pmTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$123Breeze Airways
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:17 pm - 8:36 pmRIC-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:22 amTPA-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
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5:45 am - 10:01 amRIC-TPA
4h 16m1 stop
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6:45 am - 11:45 amTPA-RIC
5h 00m1 stop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
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12:30 pm - 11:51 pmRIC-TPA
11h 21m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 6:37 pmTPA-RIC
4h 02m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Richmond to Tampa? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Tampa on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Richmond to Tampa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Tampa is September, where tickets cost $173 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $312 and $288 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Tampa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $180 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Tampa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Tampa

  • How can I travel comfortably from TPA to Tampa City Center?

    Taxis are the most comfortable means of transportation you can use to travel from TPA to Tampa's city center. Once you arrive at the baggage claim in the ground transportation area, you can request an equipped taxi at Yellow Cab or United Cab companies. Drivers will assist you with your baggage from the baggage claim area and arriving at your destination.

  • Is there a USO Center at RIC?

    RIC welcomes military members, merchant marines, national guard members, reservists, and all their family members to their excellent spacious USO room in the Terminal. The room is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, and a military ID is required for entry.

  • Are there onsite hotels at TPA?

    If you arrive at TPA late at night, you can consider staying at the Tampa Airport Marriott across from the airport's main Terminal. The hotel has incredible suites and rooms with plane and airfield views, express check-in and check-out, complimentary breakfast, and 24h room service.

  • Is there a prayer room at RIC?

    You will find an Inter-Faith Chapel at RIC on the lower level of airport's the terminal building. The quiet haven allows you to meditate and pray. It is open 24h every day and welcomes all religions providing worship materials.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Tampa was $54 for a one-way ticket and $110 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Tampa?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Tampa?

    Richmond airport is called Richmond Byrd Intl and the only airport in Tampa is Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Tampa?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Tampa?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Tampa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Tampa, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Tampa, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Tampa are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $177 and an overall rating of 8.1, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $387 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $57 or less one-way and $135 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you're set to travel to Tampa International Airport (TPA) from Richmond International Airport (RIC). In that case, you should arrive at the airport at least 2h before your flight to have adequate time to deal with the long queues at the security checks and the traffic you'll encounter when entering the airport. Using either I-64 (Exit 197A) or I-295 (Exit 31) is recommended to avoid the busy central Virginia routes on your way to the airport.
  • If you're a fan of art, you should check out TPA's gallery once you arrive at the airport. The gallery shows the art collection built by the airport in its fifty years of existence which reflects its community. You should also walk around the airport, as the airport boasts art throughout the airport's terminals.
  • If you have a minute or want to catch up on work while waiting for your flight at RIC, there is a business center in the Terminal building upper-level connector. The center offers communication services, two conference rooms each with four and six people meeting space. The room is open from 5 am to 10 pm every week.
  • Suppose you are disabled or have limited mobility and are landing at TPA. In that case, you shall have access to wheelchair services, escalators, and elevators near every entrance and exit door, making the airport conveniently accessible without much assistance. If you require assistance, inform your airline in advance while booking your flight to avoid inconveniences.
  • If you are traveling with your pet to Tampa, RIC has two pet relief areas where your pet can relieve themselves before boarding the plane. One is at the parking garage and the other at the Terminal. The grass carpeted areas have a seating bench, waste bags, and trash bins.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Tampa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa.
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Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Direct returns

Tampa to Richmond Byrd Intl

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Tampa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Tampa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 217 reviews
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
6.6Entertainment
6.7Food
8.3Boarding
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We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

8.0 ExcellentBethany, Oct 2025PVD - SAV
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We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

First time flying Breeze everything went smoothly. Left early and arrived early to our destination. Definitely will be flying again with them!😊

Great! Only problem is we can’t use the northbound flight on this route as it arrives much too late and is not non-stop.

Given some type of snack. Had staff that hated their job and life in general. Have regular overhead bins. The bags have to go sideways and even then, they barely fit. The seats in the front - what would be considered business class were nice. Nothing extra but nice for a short flight. But the regular seats were so close I have no idea how people even fit it them.

Our gate was changed twice, but since they were super close it wasn't an issue. We were delayed 90 mins or so, which wasn't great, but sometimes that's just what happens. Communication was the issue. We weren't kept informed about delays--with more information I would have gotten a real meal, taken a "bio break" and purchased a new book. Because another. flight was being updated more frequently about their delays, I thought ours would be shorter and stayed close by. It left me feeling more frustrated than was necessary.

Your feedback should include a "not applicable" button. There was no food, nor entertainment on our flight. Also, a snack on a short flight will be nice to have

Boarding at BDL gate 24 was confused, but balanced out by friendly, responsive gate attendants. The crew were friendly and made for a straightforward flight. Seats were fine, but the aircraft needs to go in for cabin maintenance. The air nozzles overhead were all loose and could not be closed or adjusted.

Head rest did not move, very uncomfortable. Staff was great. There was no entertainment, would be nice not to have to pay for snack.

Worst airline - on our flight down from MCO to EYW, there was a huuuuuge delay. We were supposed to take off 12p and it was pushed back to almost 2:30p. We boarded the plane and then sat on the tarmac forever because we were "over" weight and had to burn fuel. Rather than ask guests to volunteer and leave, they kept us on the plane. Finally a family decided to off board and take their luggage with them. Shortly after, we left the terminal but then the pilot told us we may have to sit at the end of the runway for 15-20mins to burn more fuel. Which we ended up doing and of course it started to rain. We finally took off 2:50p. We were supposed to land 1p and didn't land until 3:45p. Basically had time to scramble off the plane, grab our luggage, request transportation to our hotel, unpack, rinse off and hustle over to our 6:30p dinner ressy. It's a shame Breeze is the only non-stop airline from MCO to EYW. For this, not sure I'd ever go back to EYW - most def will not take Breeze again.

Flight was rescheduled from (originally) early Saturday departure to a late Sunday departure. Then the late Sunday departure was delayed again (weather) and got in very late. We’ve enjoyed Breeze a lot, but this particular experience was a little disappointing.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Movie selection was meh. Food was great. Crew as always great. I paid for premium because that’s the only way not to feel like a sardine. That’s how economy should be imo. Sadly passengers have to pay an extra $1000 to get what they should at base price but that’s all airlines. The airline industry in general treats passengers as cargo.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Everything was fine except the entertainment was not working for half of the flight.

Easy boarding with an extremely kind attendant. Seats were spacious and we had 3 seats for 2 people so we could stretch out. Comfortable air flow and very attentive and hospital attendants. Bathrooms and food were the only negative. Bathrooms were so small you could hardly get in and close the door. I don’t think an obese person would fit or a person with a movement disability. Food was the trending food for flights, nonexistent. We spent $40 getting sandwich and snack at airport for our 6 hour flught.

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Very good but wish they had the seat-back video screens for movies & games

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

They cancelled the flight 3 hours prior departure. Had to spend $400 for a ne way flight with Delta Airlines! Spirit Airlines are not serios!

Plastic seat really hurt my back. Cannot even recline on the flight. Very hard to sleep on the plane due to terrible seats . Food and drinks were expensive and not very good. There were like 2 open exit rows behind me. My isle was full so I asked flight attendants if I could sit there. They told me it was a safety issue??? I think it more unsafe to have no one sitting there. In case of emergency, you’d want someone there to help.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Very easy boarding! Crew was fantastic and offered us refreshments quickly and efficiently. Quick, nice flight!

My baggage broke and they did not offer me anything. No conversation

It was not good at all, I think the crew could be kinder

Cheap flight but really uncomfortable. Seat cushions flimsy. Jammed in middle seat when flight is not full. They don’t even give you water

My initial flight got overbooked whilst waiting at the gate, and they rebooked me on a later INDIRECT flight!. No offer of a refund

Don't board the plane and have us sit for 2 hours and go nowhere!

I never made my flight because of their poor service, as I said in my other review: I never made this flight. When I got to the airport I had a message to say that the flight was delayed and would be getting into Fort Lauderdale at 10 pm. My connecting flight was due to leave around 10:10 pm so there is no way I would have made the connection. I went back to the Spirit desk and tried to explain this to a desk agent who didn't understand. Eventually her supervisor came over and explained it. The desk agent was unhelpful and only offered options that would have required getting a hotel overnight. She offered no hotel or meal vouchers and when I said that it seemed my only option was to go to another airline she told me I needed to make a decision because they were closing the desk and would not be back till 3 pm. I went to Delta and had to pay extra but they could help get me back to Orlando. I now have to file a claim against Spirit and I am just glad I paid for insurance. Very unhappy and very poor service.

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