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Cheap flights from Tampa to Raleigh-durham

588 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Tampa to Raleigh-durham at a glance

588 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour ahead
Time-zone shift
~53 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) cover 588 miles (946 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Tampa to Raleigh-durham covers 588 miles (946 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
TPA (0 mi)RDU (588 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 588 miles. Direct carriers include DL, FL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Tampa → Raleigh-durham. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
FLDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on Tampa → Raleigh-durham: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while FL and WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Tampa to Raleigh-durham — quick answers

How far is Tampa from Raleigh-durham by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) is 588 miles (946 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Tampa to Raleigh-durham?

The average nonstop flight time from TPA to RDU is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Tampa to Raleigh-durham?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Tampa → Raleigh-durham

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour ahead
Carbon footprint
~53 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Raleigh-durham — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 15 of 68 routes from Tampa
Airline network
WN: 36 destinations from TPA; FL: 26 destinations from TPA; DL: 10 destinations from TPA
Alternative origin airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LYH (Lynchburg, 103 mi); ROA (Roanoke, 120 mi); RIC (Richmond, 139 mi)
Nearby destinations
Lynchburg, United States (103 mi); Roanoke, United States (120 mi); Richmond, United States (139 mi)
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