Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Tampa International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 39 flights a week in July 2026. The 587-mile flight takes about 1h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 587 mi · 945 km
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying TPA to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze Airways | 13 | Airbus A220-300, Embraer E190 | 48,402 | 1h 56m |
| Delta Air Lines | 13 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 61,899 | 1h 45m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 42,087 | 1h 45m |
| Frontier Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 37,837 | 1h 55m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to RDU flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:10am and the last at 8:59pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1279Delta Air Lines | 9:10am | 11:03am | 31 | 92% |
| WN 1979Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3225Southwest Airlines | 2:20pm | 4:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| F9 2730Frontier Airlines | 3:10pm | 5:10pm | 14 | 81% |
| F9 3372Frontier Airlines | 7:49pm | 9:49pm | 11 | 76% |
| WN 3339Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:50pm | 12 | 75% |
| DL 1275Delta Air Lines | 8:59pm | 10:55pm | 26 | 79% |
Is TPA to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,294 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 3pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (58%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 651 | 86% | 11 min | 2% |
| Southwest Airlines | 383 | 76% | 15 min | 0.8% |
| Frontier Airlines | 260 | 78% | 19 min | 3.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 32 | 81% | |
| 8am to 9am | 63 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 385 | 91% | |
| 10am to 11am | 76 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 30 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 27 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 29 | 83% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 33 | 88% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 141 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 60 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 33 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 32 | 66% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 50 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 247 | 78% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 40 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 121 | 12,845 | |
| September 2025 | 117 | 11,623 | |
| October 2025 | 137 | 14,859 | |
| November 2025 | 130 | 15,128 | |
| December 2025 | 144 | 16,179 | |
| January 2026 | 120 | 13,006 | |
| February 2026 | 135 | 14,934 | |
| March 2026 | 147 | 18,142 | |
| April 2026 | 149 | 19,453 | |
| May 2026 | 156 | 18,400 | |
| June 2026 | 165 | 18,115 | |
| July 2026 | 174 | 17,989 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.