Cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $200 | SouthwestNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $200 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $97 | SouthwestNonstop3 hrWed, Sep 16 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $97 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $200 | SouthwestNonstop3 hrSat, Aug 8 — Mon, Aug 10 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $200 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $368 | Frontier1 stop7 hrSat, Jun 27 — Mon, Jun 29 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Tampa is currently $368 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $494 | Frontier1 stop11 hrSat, Aug 15 — Mon, Aug 17 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa is currently $494 |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Tampa takes 2 hr 25 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to Tampa per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
| January Cheapest | Typical prices: $95–295 |
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| June Most expensive | Typical prices: $220–330 |
Popular airlines from Chicago to Tampa
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Tampa in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $200Typical price: $185–39531 weekly nonstop flightsMDW - TPAEvery day1963 weekly connecting flightsMDW - TPAEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $200Typical price: $185–43021 weekly nonstop flightsORD - TPAEvery day656 weekly connecting flightsORD - TPAEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $200Typical price: $185–44528 weekly nonstop flightsORD - TPAEvery day257 weekly connecting flightsORD - TPAEvery day
- Deltafrom $220Typical price: $215–540896 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - TPAEvery day
- Frontierfrom $246Typical price: $125–31054 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - TPAEvery day
- JetBluefrom $328Typical price: $345–86023 weekly connecting flightsORD - TPAEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States27 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 25 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Tampa
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Tampa center and popularity with travelers.
- Tampa International Airport (TPA)TampaUnited States11 min4 mi
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)OrlandoUnited States1 hr 26 min77 mi
- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)TampaUnited States20 min14 mi
- Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)SarasotaUnited States1 hr39 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Tampa
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Tampa are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $95 to $295.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $97.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tampa is $220, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Tampa is $246, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Tampa is $328, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa starts at $200 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $97 and departs on Wed, Sep 16.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Tampa.
Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Tampa.
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 1,963 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 31 nonstop flights and 1,963 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Tampa are:
- American offers 21 nonstop flights and 656 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
- United offers 28 nonstop flights and 257 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
- Delta offers 896 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
- Frontier offers 54 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
- JetBlue offers 23 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $97.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Tampa is $200, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Tampa is $220, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Tampa is $246, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
- The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Tampa is $328, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Tampa.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tampa at price $368 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Tampa.
- There are 31 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 American direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Tampa on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $200 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $494 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Tampa start at $200 from Sat, Aug 15 to Mon, Aug 17.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Tampa starts at $368 from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Tampa at price $368 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jun 27 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
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