How to get from Raleigh to Tampa: connecting flights, about 6h 5m total

Flights from Raleigh to Tampa

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Best fares from Raleigh to Tampa

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Cheapest one-way $67 19 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $67 19 November 2026, F9 Cheapest in the next 7 days $109 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $109 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $67

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 5m
two tickets, via Miami: $166
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 585 mi (942 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 5m

with the connection

Raleigh to Atlanta flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Tampa flight 1h 30m

two ticketsfrom $170

Via Miami

6h 22m

with the connection

Raleigh to Miami flight 2h 12m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Tampa: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International.

Miami to Tampa flight 1h 10m

two ticketsfrom $166

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Raleigh to cities closest to Tampa

Raleigh to Miami Miami: 206 mi (332 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 12m from $78 Raleigh to Atlanta Atlanta: 416 mi (670 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 35m from $68 Raleigh to New Orleans New Orleans: 480 mi (773 km) from Tampa, flight 2h 28m Raleigh to Charlotte Charlotte: 512 mi (824 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 12m Raleigh to Cancun Cancun: 544 mi (875 km) from Tampa, flight 3h 25m Raleigh to Nashville Nashville: 621 mi (999 km) from Tampa, flight 1h 40m from $141

To Tampa from cities closest to Raleigh

Washington to Tampa Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 35m from $48 Pittsburgh to Tampa Pittsburgh: 331 mi (532 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 28m from $65 Philadelphia to Tampa Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 53m from $42 Atlanta to Tampa Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 30m from $102 Columbus to Tampa Columbus: 374 mi (602 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 16m from $133 Cincinnati to Tampa Cincinnati: 396 mi (637 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 10m from $60

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Tampa?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Raleigh to Tampa?

Via Atlanta: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 30m after it, about 6h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Raleigh to Tampa with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Miami from $166. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Raleigh and Tampa?

Atlanta (6h 5m total) and Miami (6h 22m total).

How far is Tampa from Raleigh?

585 mi (942 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.