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Cheap Flights from Tampa to North Carolina

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Raleigh
Raleighnonstop$60
Charlotte
Charlottenonstop$97
Asheville
Asheville1 stop$199
Wilmington
Wilmingtonnonstop$85
Greensboro
Greensboro1 stop$257
Fayetteville
Fayetteville1 stop$277
Jacksonville
Jacksonville1 stop$277
New Bern
New Bern1 stop$372
Greenville
Greenville1 stop$393
Norfolk
Norfolknonstop$112
Raleigh
Raleighnonstop$60
Charlotte
Charlottenonstop$97
Asheville
Asheville1 stop$199
Wilmington
Wilmingtonnonstop$85
Greensboro
Greensboro1 stop$257
Fayetteville
Fayetteville1 stop$277
Jacksonville
Jacksonville1 stop$277
New Bern
New Bern1 stop$372
Greenville
Greenville1 stop$393
Norfolk
Norfolknonstop$112

Book Cheap Tampa to North Carolina Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to North Carolina 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 Tampa to North Carolina

Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
Frontier Logo
6:49 pm - 8:54 pm
TPA
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RDU
2h 05mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:49 pm - 11:48 pm
RDU
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TPA
1h 59mnonstop
$60Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 15
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:56 am
TPA
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RDU
1h 56mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:05 pm - 11:02 pm
RDU
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TPA
1h 57mnonstop
$61Frontier
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 9:56 am
TPA
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RDU
1h 56mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:32 pm - 11:29 pm
RDU
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TPA
1h 57mnonstop
$62Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Breeze Airways Logo
1:02 pm - 2:50 pm
TPA
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ILM
1h 48mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 10:11 pm
ILM
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TPA
1h 51mnonstop
$97Breeze Airways
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 24
Breeze Airways Logo
1:02 pm - 2:50 pm
TPA
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ILM
1h 48mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 10:11 pm
ILM
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TPA
1h 51mnonstop
$103Breeze Airways
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Mar 30
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 5:33 pm
TPA
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MYR
18h 39m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:28 pm - 7:19 am
MYR
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TPA
12h 51m
1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
Fri, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 30
American Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 10:59 pm
TPA
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GSO
5h 26m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:41 pm - 12:29 am
GSO
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TPA
3h 48m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:41 am
TPA
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TRI
4h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:24 pm - 12:11 am
TRI
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TPA
3h 47m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 10:13 am
TPA
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FAY
4h 43m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:01 am - 5:22 pm
FAY
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TPA
6h 21m
1 stop
$277Delta
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 3
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 10:11 pm
TPA
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GSO
4h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:35 am - 12:39 pm
GSO
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TPA
6h 04m
1 stop
$277Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to North Carolina flights

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

What is the cheapest Tampa to North Carolina flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to North Carolina from Tampa found in the last 72 hours was to Wilmington, at $49 round-trip. The most popular route is from Tampa (TPA) to Charlotte (CLT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $129.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $167, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to North Carolina?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to North Carolina, 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 Tampa to North Carolina is February, when tickets cost $98 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $188 and $183 respectively.

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

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

For Tampa to North Carolina, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from North Carolina back to Tampa, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to North Carolina, 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 Tampa to North Carolina, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Tampa to Wilmington

FAQs - booking North Carolina flights

  • What are some common layovers on the route from Tampa to North Carolina?

    Direct flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to major North Carolina destinations, such as Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte or Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in the Raleigh/Durham area, are frequently available. However, for flights to smaller cities within North Carolina or for potentially more economical options, layovers might occur at airline hubs like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Charlotte, depending on the airline and the chosen route.

  • If I want to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains, which airport should I fly to?

    For a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina, flying into Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is your best option. Located near the city of Asheville, this airport offers convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, known for their stunning natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities. Alternatively, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) also provides access to the region, albeit with a longer drive to reach the mountains.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi onboard? Are they free or with a fee?

    When flying from Tampa to North Carolina, you'll find that airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines usually have Wi-Fi onboard. The type of Wi-Fi service, whether it's free or paid, depends on the airline. Southwest, for instance, often offers free messaging but charges for full Wi-Fi access, whereas American and Delta typically require payment for internet use.

  • How can I make my flight from Tampa to North Carolina more sustainable?

    To make your journey eco-friendly, consider flying with airlines that prioritize environmental sustainability. For example, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have been investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft and offering carbon offset programs for passengers. Choosing direct flights, when available, can help reduce carbon emissions.

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

    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 Tampa to North Carolina.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Tampa to North Carolina 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 Tampa to North Carolina?

    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 from Tampa to North Carolina with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Tampa to North Carolina up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North Carolina?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to North Carolina is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $117 on average. Morning departures are around 43% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North Carolina is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $167.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to North Carolina

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Tampa to the following destinations at these prices or less: Charlotte $175 one-way - $284 round-trip
  • Your journey will start at Tampa International Airport (TPA), which serves as a hub for several airlines, such as Southwest Airlines and Silver Airways. Notable airlines operating from Tampa International Airport to North Carolina include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines.
  • North Carolina is served by several airports, the primary ones being Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) that serves Raleigh and Durham, and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro.
  • American Airlines frequently offers direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, providing a quick and convenient option. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines also operate flights on this route, with both direct flights and options that include layovers at their respective hubs.
  • If you're looking for extra comfort, especially on long flights or those with layovers, think about upgrading your seat. Airlines such as American Airlines and Delta offer options that give you more space, priority boarding, and improved in-flight services. Opting for an upgrade can greatly enhance your overall travel experience, making your journey more relaxed and enjoyable.
  • Tampa International Airport caters to families with amenities like play areas, nursing rooms, and family restrooms, ensuring a comfortable experience for travelers with young children both upon departure and arrival.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Tampa to North Carolina

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to North Carolina. 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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8.1
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 271 reviews
6.6Entertainment
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
6.6Food
8.3Boarding
Airline reviews

Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

6.0 GoodJames, Feb 2026
RDU - RSW
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Our flight was delayed 7 hours. Due to a change in equipment we were downgraded from "Nicest" to "Nicer," even having to pay for a soft drink. Disappointing. To Breeze's credit that issued a $100 flight credit. A refund would have been more appreciated.

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.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Totally worth the miles to upgrade to Delta Comfort. Plenty of legroom.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

The flight was great as well as the airline staff

Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

The baggage claim experience was poor. The plane crew and the AA app said that checked baggage in CLT would be at carousel 7 but the sign at Baggage Claim said carousel 1. The carousel 1 sign had the correct flight # listed above the belt. But the luggage never came. I went to an AA baggage claim office after about 1 hour and the clerk directed me to another AA room that was poorly marked, with a closed door and no obvious way to know what to do. Finally someone opened the door and my bag was inside. The clerk was totally unable to explain why.

why would I bother with this airline and pick seats when I am asked to move for a weight imbalance

Overall good. The pilots and flight attendants are excellent! The equipment was the issue on my First flight as they had to wait for a part to be installed. So the take off was at least 30 minutes later.

For my arriving destination, we were delayed multiple times to the point that we arrived 6 hours after we were originally scheduled. On my flight home, they overbooked and involuntarily removed passengers (including me) from the plane. It was not a good experience.

Worst experience ever. Flight could not land in Charlotte for what we were told was a ground stop. Had to be diverted to Raleigh to refuel. Strangely during ground stop, our connecting flight had no issue taking off on time causing us to miss our flight. We were told there were no other flights that day to our final destination and that two days out was the next one. The only flights to get us there were from Chicago the next morning. Completely opposite direction but it was a direct flight. So we get flown to Chicago and have to find a hotel in our own dime. The flight in the morning was also delayed. Thankfully only a short time. The non too of all this, our luggage did not arrive by the time we were there. Communication was terrible, through the entire trip. Complete incompetence. Will never fly American again.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

We arrived 25 minutes early only to be told our gate was occupied and so we sat for close to 30 minutes to pull into a gate. That’s not an early arrival!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

This was a horrible experience. I’ve experienced several delays at this point and still not home. I was supposed to be home by 8:30 last night and here I sit at 7 am on a plane STILL unable to go home because of American Airlines.

Staff was good! Didn't like how slow the luggage return was

It’s was a cheap flight and they got us there safely. It’s just their whole business model that make the experience “meh.” They make you paranoid about whether your personal item is too big. They make you paranoid about being crammed into a middle seat at the back of the plane. They purposely cram people together leaving multiple rows completely empty and even after the door closes the FA’s announce that everyone has to sit in their assigned seat. We knew what we were buying and in that regard we got a cheap and safe flight but it felt like they do their best to take any enjoyment out of the experience. That’s all on management, not the crew.

They changed our boarding gates at the last minute! No one at gate told us! It was finally announced over loud speaker but the person spoke very broken English and couldn’t understand!! Just went to information board to confirm. Had a “ medical emergency “ they called it and we couldn’t use bathrooms ( I understand) The flight attendant allowed the teenager sitting in my row to move to be with friend? Would have loved the same from my husband at back of plane! Why did attendant ask me twice to push my bag under the seat and NEVER once said anything to man in aisle across from me?? His was laying in floor!! Rate food? What food? Just drinks were offered for a price. Should be against the law to charge $5 for water. No… not the best flight.

Spirit Airlines at Laguardia is a small terminal so it is quick to get to your gate and to get your luggage. The flight is short enough to orlando and the price was very inexpensive. The seats do not move so you can't recline. Drinks and snakcks should be complimentary.

Bad. I know TSA is a mess right now but they “overbooked” the flight and almost didn’t let 10 of us on. Can’t put even a normal backpack under the seat, tray table is barely a foot wide, have to pay for literally everything. Apparently you can bid on your seats, too, so really the baseline ticket only covers the possibility of maybe getting on the plane. The staff were nice though, can only imagine the stress they are under.

The flight time did not match my original email on time of flight. Missed the first flight. The representative I got on the phone was so incompetent it was unbelievable. My guess is it was AI but it told me it was not AI. They did get me rebooked which I was very thankful of. The return flight was delayed because of staffing issues for the plane and when we reached our destination the jet bridge would not work so we sat on the plane another 40 minutes. I did get to my destination and I did get home but not a good experience.

Customer service online / on the phone are horrible. Flight crew is great but gate agents and customer service are terrible

They charged late fees for selecting seats (no $0 options). They also changed my gate within the last half hour and are refusing to reimburse my costs to drive across the country with two small children in a rental car.

I was waiting in line for the restroom onboard, the flight attendant told me to step back two rows and stay on the carpet. She was rude and I expected a tik tok experience with me getting thrown off the plane. She was rude and frankly there was no where else to stand.

It was cancelled a few hours before take off. Spirit has yet to confirm I will be refunded for the trip

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Flight got delayed for 5 hours no good explanation was offered ;(

There was no one at the counter to assist with our check in. The app didn’t work, so I arrived at the airport with time to check in and I couldn’t because no employees were there. When I finally got someone on the phone, it was inside the 60min rule and they said I could no longer check in and they could sell me another ticket. We had to scramble and pay an additional $800 for tickets and THEN AFTER (about 60 min from my original convo with customer service and 10min after original departure time) I had boarded my new flight, there was email saying my original flight from Frontier was delayed and leaving 2hr 50min later, but I STILL wouldn’t have been able to check in. Which means customer service should have been able to see it and let me check in because I was well within my check in time. When I call Frontier, they hang up on me. So their app didn’t work and they employees left and they take zero responsibility or assistance with their “customer service”

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

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