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Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Tampa

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Detroit to Tampa

August 18 - August 26

Cheapest
Best

DTW - Tampa

$270

$143

Round trip

September 23 - September 25

DTW - Tampa

$147

$170

Round trip

September 1 - September 24

DTW - Tampa

$194

$172

Round trip

October 14 - October 19

DTW - Tampa

$195

$172

Round trip

July 7 - July 21

Earliest

DTW - Tampa

$210

$176

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

DTW - Tampa

$275

$176

Round trip

September 1 - September 9

DTW - Tampa

$219

$176

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

DTW - Tampa

$233

$177

Round trip

July 14 - July 21

DTW - Tampa

$236

$179

Round trip

July 15 - July 22

DTW - Tampa

$236

$179

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Detroit to Tampa

Right now, only 5% of recent fares from Detroit to Tampa are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $205–$644, with a median of $350. Currently, fares are above the typical level, indicating that prices are higher than the historical median for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
For travelers looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Tampa, the cheapest time to fly is often in April, with a median fare of just $125. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $201, and November, with a median fare of $213. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
A typical journey from Detroit to Tampa takes about 13h 9m, including connections. This longer duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, rather than being direct flights from Detroit to Tampa. Travelers should factor in this total travel time when planning their trip.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 29% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should anticipate at least one stop, and often two, when flying between these two cities.
The distance between Detroit and Tampa is 1585 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that can vary significantly based on whether the itinerary includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Tampa

Regular price: $198 - $283

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Tampa is $198 to $283. The current lowest deal is $143 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18 to Aug 26.

now $143

Low $198

High $283

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa is April, with a median price of $125. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $623. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $125

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $623

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Direct flights from Detroit to Tampa

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Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Tampa

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$210

$176

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$180

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$180

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$180

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$181

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$197

One-way

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

8 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 26

$270  →  $143

47%

9 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 30

$375  →  $260

31%

3 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 28

$386  →  $271

30%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$296  →  $182

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Tampa are above the typical level, with a median price of $350.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa, with a median price of $125.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 13h 9m

Flights from Detroit to Tampa typically take 13h 9m. Most deals are for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights from Detroit to Tampa. Deals are frequent, with over 1 per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $143 from Detroit to Tampa, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options

Only 29% of deals are direct. Consider connecting flights, which typically have 2 stopovers.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient option for flights from the Detroit area to Tampa.

📍 ~30 km from Detroit city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient choice for flights to Tampa, offering good access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$143

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is an alternative for reaching the wider Tampa Bay area.

📍 ~22 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$282

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International can be a useful alternative due to its extensive flight options and competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International is a convenient alternative for a faster terminal experience and domestic flights.

📍 ~60 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

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

📍 ~180 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Punta Gorda (PGD)

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

📍 ~130 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$278

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International can offer significant savings on specific domestic routes with low-cost carriers.

📍 ~175 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$271

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Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Aug 24

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83% AI deal score

$1,365

$698

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$698

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$698

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Tampa, United States

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$713

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Tampa, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,386

$713

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$1,401

$713

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Tampa, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,748

$906

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Oct 10

Tampa, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,326

$713

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Tampa, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,365

$782

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Tampa, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,382

$782

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Tampa, United States

80% AI deal score

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$782

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Tampa, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,345

$783

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Oct 18

Tampa, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,342

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Aug 22

Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,310

$879

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Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,311

$879

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79% AI deal score

$1,282

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Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,220

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Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,223

$803

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Jul 10

Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,197

$803

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Jul 08

Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,202

$803

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Nov 27

Tampa, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,301

$832

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Oct 03

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,295

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Jul 11

Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,191

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Tampa, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,197

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,186

$878

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,186

$879

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77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,180

$879

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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$879

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,366

$979

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

77% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,293

$979

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,299

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Tampa, United States

76% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,283

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Tampa, United States

71% AI deal score

$1,218

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Tampa, United States

70% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

70% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

69% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

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$1,127

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Jun 27

Tampa, United States

66% AI deal score

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$1,620

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Tampa, United States

50% AI deal score

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$1,650

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Tampa, United States

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Jul 25

Tampa, United States

49% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

44% AI deal score

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Sep 27

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43% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

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Tampa, United States

42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

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42% AI deal score

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Tampa, United States

38% AI deal score

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Jul 05

Tampa, United States

38% AI deal score

$7,450

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Detroit to Tampa are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $121. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees prices rise to an average of $185. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance have historically averaged $555, while booking 60+ days out averages around $497. This suggests that last-minute bookings often yield the best value for this route.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Tampa is typically around $205 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $350. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed flights costing up to $644. Aiming for a price at or below the $205 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Detroit to Tampa are April, with a median price of $125, and May, with a median price of $201. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $213. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route is $350. These months typically provide better value compared to other times of the year.