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$52+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Tampa (RIC - PIE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — PIE
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa St. Petersburg are usually found in October or June, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/263:22 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 06m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/2912:27 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$145
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/184:03 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Mon 5/2512:30 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/12$146
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/134:03 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/201:07 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 06m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/142:57 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 12m
Allegiant Air
Mon 8/1711:59 am
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 08m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/12$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/44:03 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/81:07 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 06m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/15$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/223:21 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 10m
Allegiant Air
Fri 5/2912:30 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 01m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/13$154
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/233:09 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Fri 3/2712:15 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$170
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:03 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/201:07 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 06m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$171
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/244:03 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 11m
Allegiant Air
Mon 4/271:07 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 06m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$178
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/233:09 pm
RIC
-
PIE
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/3012:15 pm
PIE
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/16$186

Find flight deals from Richmond to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to St Petersburg (PIE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$145
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$251
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One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa St. Petersburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to St Petersburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Tampa that are best for you.

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Price

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Quickest round-trip

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/26

3:22 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 6/29

12:27 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$145

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/13

4:03 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/20

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$147

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

2:57 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 8/17

11:59 am-2:07 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$149

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/17

4:03 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/20

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$171

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/24

4:03 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/27

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$186

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/3

3:06 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/6

12:10 pm-2:16 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$238

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/10

4:03 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Mon 4/13

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$255

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/12

8:40 am-11:28 pm

2 stops14h 48m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 4/17

1:07 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$289

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/3

3:06 pm-5:17 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Tue 4/7

9:30 am-9:02 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$299
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RichmondTampa

RIC - PIE

RICPIE

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/27

4:03 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$52

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to St Petersburg in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to St Petersburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St Petersburg from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to St Petersburg. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Tampa is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Tampa (average of $42). Flying from Richmond to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $74). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to St Petersburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to Tampa as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Tampa?

Reviews of airlines servicing St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to St Petersburg. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Allegiant Air from Richmond to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
712 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
712 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
712 reviews

Comfort

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Food

5.9

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Michael,Feb 2026

PIE - IND

I appreciate the low cost but the seating is ridiculous. So packed it feels dangerous. Actually it was so bad today, I'm going to look for another airline next time I fly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to St Petersburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Richmond to Tampa flight route?

    This flight path from Richmond Byrd Intl to Tampa St. Petersburg was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Tampa?

    Departing from Richmond to Tampa will take you 2h 06m. The distance between Richmond and Tampa is about 732 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Tampa round-trip?

    According to our current data, Allegiant Air ($80), offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Tampa. Allegiant Air is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $130 for a flight from Richmond to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $56 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Tampa St. Petersburg) is currently priced at $127.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to St Petersburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to St Petersburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to St Petersburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to St Petersburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to St Petersburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to St Petersburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Tampa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Tampa (average of $42). Flying from Richmond to Tampa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $74). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Richmond to St Petersburg

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond to St Petersburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$80Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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