Cheap Flights from RIC to TPA: When to Fly from Richmond to Tampa

 

The cheapest times to fly from RIC to TPA are

• January 1st to February 11th
• April 23rd to June 10th
• July 2nd to July 15th
• September 3rd to September 16th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RIC to TPA is late May. Prices can be as high as $754 for Sunday flights during early April, or as low as $194 for Tuesday flights around late May.

 

When to Fly to Tampa

Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Tampa, FL (TPA) will usually cost between $213 to $378 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May with an average ticket price of $224. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early April, with an average price of $372. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $148 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $263 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to TPA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RIC to TPA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the RIC to TPA flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.23, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to fly to TPA, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into RIC. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $79 (25%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $240. Return trip prices are from the TPA to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RIC to TPA can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 17 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from RIC to TPA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RIC to TPA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, Emirates, JetBlue, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Silver Airways, Southwest, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Tampa International Airport to Richmond International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 724 miles or 1165 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RIC to TPA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to TPA flight is about 2 hour 17 minutes.

How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Tampa, FL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 109 available flights from RIC to TPA.

 

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Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.