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October 5 - October 16

Cheapest

Best

RFD - Tampa

$165

$92

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August 31 - September 18

RFD - Tampa

$140

$96

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August 21 - August 31

RFD - Tampa

$147

$100

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October 5 - October 7

Best

RFD - Tampa

$185

$100

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August 24 - August 31

RFD - Tampa

$157

$102

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August 14 - August 31

Earliest

RFD - Tampa

$138

$107

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October 5 - October 14

RFD - Tampa

$173

$108

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October 5 - October 21

RFD - Tampa

$161

$108

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September 21 - September 25

RFD - Tampa

$170

$109

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August 28 - August 31

RFD - Tampa

$162

$110

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Chicago to Tampa

Only 1% of recent fares for flights from Chicago to Tampa were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $147–$527, and a median of $305. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can help you track fluctuations.

When looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Tampa, the typical journey time is 16h 2m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that involve at least one stopover, which is common for this route.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 34.2% of recent fares being for direct flights from Chicago to Tampa. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tampa is typically during April, with a median fare of $119. Other affordable months include August, where the median fare is $149, and February, with a median fare of $154.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Tampa

Regular price: $130 - $242

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Chicago to Tampa.

The regular price range for this route is $130 to $242. The current lowest deal is $92 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 5 to Oct 16.

now $92

Low $130

High $242

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Tampa

Flights from Chicago to Tampa are cheapest in April, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $1320. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $119

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,320

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Direct flights from Chicago to Tampa

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Tampa

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Tampa

Chicago (MDW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$331

$211

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Tampa

Chicago (RFD) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$311

$205

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Tampa

Chicago (RFD) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$327

$218

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Tampa

Chicago (RFD) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$321

$222

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Tampa

Chicago (RFD) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$308

$228

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Tampa

Chicago (RFD) - Tampa (TPA)

Allegiant Air

$289

$213

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Tampa

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$432 → $260

40%

5 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 17

$369 → $204

45%

2 nights

Nov 7 - Nov 9

$374 → $209

44%

4 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 10

$374 → $215

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Tampa

Chicago - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Tampa are above the typical level, with a median price of $305.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $119

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Tampa, with a median price of $119.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 16h 2m

The median flight time from Chicago to Tampa is 16 hours and 2 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 65.8% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air is one airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Tampa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Tampa appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for potentially cheaper flights from Chicago to Tampa.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

This airport is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Tampa.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$186

O Hare International (ORD)

This major airport offers many flight options from Chicago to Tampa.

📍 ~40 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$191

Tampa main airports to arrive at

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

Cheapest

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Chicago to Tampa.

📍 ~20 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Tampa International (TPA)

Tampa International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Tampa.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$96

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Orlando International offers significantly more direct flight options and often features more competitive pricing.

📍 ~120 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International is a closer alternative, offering a faster terminal experience with good domestic flights.

📍 ~65 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Southwest Florida International is a major regional airport with a wide variety of domestic and some international flights.

📍 ~180 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda is an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers using low-cost carriers with quick transit.

📍 ~125 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$102

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Cheapest

Orlando Sanford International is a secondary Orlando-area airport focused on low-cost carriers, offering potential savings.

📍 ~150 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$71

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Tampa, United States

38% AI deal score

$3,579

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the best prices for flights from Chicago to Tampa are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $316. Booking 0-6 days out typically saw an average price of $442, while booking 7-13 days out had an average price of $499. Prices for flights booked 60+ days in advance averaged around $462, indicating that booking too early may not secure the lowest fare.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Tampa was considered to be $147. The median price for this route during that period was $305. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of fares being $527 or less. This $147 threshold represents a competitive fare for travelers on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Tampa include April, with a median price of $119, and August, with a median price of $149. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $154. The annual median price for this route was $305, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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