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$108
Overall average: $286
Breeze Airways
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RIC - TPA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$108
Typical prices: $166-$343
Breeze Airways
Mon 3/16Thu 3/26
RIC - TPA • Non-stop
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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

Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24
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10:53 am - 1:12 pm
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2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:23 am
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2h 08mnonstop
$108Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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8:39 pm - 10:58 pm
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TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:23 am
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$116Breeze Airways
Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 24
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7:44 pm - 10:03 pm
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TPA
2h 19mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:15 am - 8:23 am
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$118Breeze Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:53 am - 1:12 pm
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TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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4:56 pm - 7:04 pm
TPA
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$120Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
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8:39 pm - 10:58 pm
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TPA
2h 19mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
6:15 am - 8:23 am
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$121Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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8:39 pm - 10:58 pm
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TPA
2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:23 am
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$123Breeze Airways
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 8
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8:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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TPA
2h 13mnonstop
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7:35 am - 9:47 am
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2h 12mnonstop
$124Breeze Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:53 am - 1:12 pm
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2h 19mnonstop
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4:56 pm - 7:04 pm
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2h 08mnonstop
$125Breeze Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:44 pm - 10:03 pm
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2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:23 am
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RIC
2h 08mnonstop
$128Breeze Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
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8:39 pm - 10:58 pm
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2h 19mnonstop
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6:15 am - 8:23 am
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2h 08mnonstop
$129Breeze Airways
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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 January, where tickets cost $148 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $294 and $286 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 $239 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% 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 $49 for a one-way ticket and $108 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, Delta, and JetBlue 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 $187 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 $399 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 $75 or less one-way and $142 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

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Tampa to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Breeze Airways

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Breeze Airways

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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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 270 reviews
8.3Boarding
6.7Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
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Lost my luggage and terrible experience with customer service trying to track it down

10 hour delay with minimal updates. Couldn’t leave terminal and then ended up on redeye with a dirty broken plane. It is literally impossible to reach customer service via gate agent, app, phone, text or email.

I thought that I had pre-purchased carry-on luggage and was surprised when I tried to check in that I did not have it.

Flight departure was 90 min delayed, and the boarding experience was confused, stressful, and generally poor. Additionally, the wifi on the plane was malfunctioning for all but the final 15 min of the flight into ILM.

Great experience and In love flying in and out of Provo airport

You get what you pay for. It’s like a bus but flying. No frills, no snacks. Leg room was fine, boarding was good.

Overall good. Plenty of legroom and fairly comfortable seats. No issues with capacity and the overhead been even though most people brought several carry-ons on. I don’t think Breeze really enforces the pay for a carry-on rule.

Surprised at how much I enjoyed Breeze. Paid for the Nicer upgrade which made it closer in price to a flag ship carrier but with more comfortable seats and much more leg room. Crew was polite and since we brought our food no loss there. Would make the point that the ‘have to pay for a carry-on is BS’. Most people did not and had several. Still was plenty of room in the overheads.

Comfortable seating, adequate space available, nice to have USB port, polite crew.

My experience is typically great with Breeze. This trip wasn’t any different.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

They took all carry-on luggage from Groups 6 -9 - I was group 5 and waiting in line to board - they made me check my luggage too. That then went to baggage claim and delayed departure from the airport. There was overhead room in my seating area - Delta over reacted. Also, had a gentleman next to me that took up 1/2 my seat.

Sorry I didn't realize I was writing a review for each leg. Please see my previous review - it applies to the entire flight, not just a single leg.

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

Comfort Plus seat 11E seemed smaller than prior flights. The movie selection is good. Watched most of the most recent Tron movie. I'll watch the remaining part later as my movie is saved in the Delta Seatback Experience.

Delta is a good airline. I've never had an issue with Delta. I'll continue to fly with them until they show me that I shouldn't.

Flight was operated by Virgin Atlantic and it was up to their usual high standard. Minor grips about some issues, but they are really first world issues and as a whole, was an excellent flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

The flight was really crowded. Flight attendants were just ok.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

Flight was on time and the meal and service were good.

Old equipment, needs upgrade and seat comfort. Internet didn't work 75% or the time.

No gates avail at DFW so our incoming had to wait 30 mins for a plane to push back because they Had mechanical. We boarded 90 mins delayed and then we had a mechanical. Come on American…do better. Also at my seat the tray table had not been cleaned. Floor had not been cleaned. But captain and flight Att were very picture and apologetic.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

UGH I HAD TO MISS MY FIRST FLIGHT TO TAMPA CAUSE OF THE 10 MINUTE DELAY OF THE ORLANDO TO MIAMI ONE SO THEY HAD ME GET ANOTHER TICKET. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL BECAUSE IT MADE ME MISS MY CONNECTING FLIGHT FROM TAMPA TO LONDON AND FORCED ME TO MISS A DAY AT MY ROOM IN THE UK.

Wish they didnt delay off-boarding for 10 minutes so i could connect to my flight from miami to tampa

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

Everything was terrible. Flight was delayed several hours, crew was abrasive. Stuck on runway for over a hour. There was an argument between passengers that nearly turned into a fight while waiting to exit plane, crew did nothing. Took nearly 3 hours to retrieve luggage at baggage claim. Lost an entire day of vacation. Will never fly spirit again under any circumstance

More comfortable seats, free snacks and soft drinks, some sort of entertainment or WiFi.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Great, but seats are terrible. Way too cramped for any human.

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

Flight was cancelled. But kayak thought it was still on time.

Spirit was on time. They maintained updates and information. The crew was friendly and professional. Because this is a budget friendly airline, they have dispensed with a lot of frills and part of that comes with a price, for example, the seats are not quite as comfortable as others. I am ok with a pay for beverage and snack service as I prefer my own anyway so this was not a concern. I thought overall, having a great flight crew and on time service was definitely worth losing some of the frills from other carriers.

You can’t beat Spirit’s prices on tickets, especially with the positive experience that comes with it! I appreciated the timeliness of Spirit airlines. The crew in the airport was very kind and wished you a good flight by name. The crew on the flight was attentive and friendly. Overall, I am very pleased with my experience with Spirit.

This was my best experience with spirit. I flew you guys 4 times and I must say this was the BEST

I didn't have a flight because of a ticking problem that was discovered at the airport at checkin for the initial flight of the round trip.

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