Fly private between Raleigh/Durham and Tampa from US$11,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Tampa (TPA) and Tampa to Raleigh/Durham — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Raleigh/Durham and Tampa is about 947 km (588 miles), or 511 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Raleigh/Durham–Tampa spans US$11,000 – US$32,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 35m | 1h 26m – 1h 45m | US$23,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 35m | US$23,000 – US$32,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 34m | US$25,500 – US$35,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 31m | US$27,500 – US$38,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Raleigh/Durham and Tampa? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Raleigh/Durham, United States: Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Johnston Regional Airport, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Triangle North Executive Airport, Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County and Henderson Oxford Airport.
Tampa, United States: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport, Tampa Executive Airport, Lakeland Linder International Airport, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and Brooksville–Tampa Bay Regional Airport.
Observed traffic makes this an end-of-week route — Friday departures dominate: departures cluster on Fri, most often around 19:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Wed is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh/Durham → Tampa | 6 | 86 min | 80 min | Bombardier Challenger 350 (1), Learjet 60 (1), Cessna Citation Longitude (1), Gulfstream 4 (1) |
| Tampa → Raleigh/Durham | 27 | 87 min | — | Cessna Citation Sovereign (4), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Cessna Citation Latitude (2), Gulfstream 5 (2) |
33 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Tampa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KRDU / RDU | KTPA / TPA |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 11,002 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 435 ft | 26 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Johnston Regional Airport (5,500 ft, 52 km) · Raleigh Executive Jetport (6,501 ft, 43 km) · Triangle North Executive Airport (5,498 ft, 44 km) · Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County (6,005 ft, 49 km) · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (9,730 ft, 17 km) · Tampa Executive Airport (5,000 ft, 19 km) · Lakeland Linder International Airport (8,500 ft, 50 km) · Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (9,500 ft, 65 km)
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Travel Raleigh/Durham–Tampa with your dog, cat or other pet beside you in the cabin. Simply flag it when you request a quote.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Raleigh/Durham–Tampa quote requests within 60 minutes.
The Raleigh/Durham to Tampa route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$11,000 – US$32,000 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 1h 35m airborne across the 947 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Raleigh/Durham–Tampa charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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