What percentage of Detroit to Tampa flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 5.4% of flights from Detroit to Tampa were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience two stopovers. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Detroit to Tampa?

The typical direct flight time from Detroit to Tampa is 2 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of 1585 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take significantly longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 23 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Detroit to Tampa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to Tampa route frequently experience price drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for reduced fares. Monitoring prices is recommended for those seeking better deals on this route.

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Detroit to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Tampa

Right now, 11% of recent fares from Detroit to Tampa are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $301–$775, with a median of $487. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for flights from Detroit to Tampa appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa, you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of $190. Following April, July offers a median fare of $341, and January presents a median of $376. These months generally offer more budget-friendly options compared to other times of the year.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once. Only 5.4% of recent fares from Detroit to Tampa were for direct flights, indicating that travelers should expect to make connections. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly impact overall travel time.

A typical journey from Detroit to Tampa takes about 2h 39m, including connections. This median flight time accounts for both non-stop and connecting itineraries. For those flights that do involve connections, the median travel time extends to 24h 22m, while direct flights from Detroit to Tampa have a median duration of 2h 39m.

The distance between Detroit and Tampa is 1585 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's a significant distance but generally manageable within a single travel day, especially for direct flights.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Tampa

Regular price: $117 - $297

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

The regular price range for this route is $117 to $297. The current lowest deal is $88 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 9.

now $88

Low $117

High $297

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to TPA is April, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $827. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $190

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $827

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Tampa

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$357

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$308

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$215

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$239

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$280

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$236

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 2

$180 → $94

48%

7 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 19

$176 → $93

47%

8 nights

Jan 11 - Jan 19

$169 → $93

45%

14 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 9

$161 → $93

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Tampa are near the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $190, followed by July at $341.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 39m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2 hours 39 minutes, connecting flights average 24 hours 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.4% of recent flights from Detroit to Tampa are direct, connecting options are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Detroit to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Tampa are frequent, with new offers appearing often.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$93

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Detroit to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major hub offering more flight options and potentially lower fares than TPA.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$104

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$2,664

$2,636

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50% AI deal score

$2,736

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Nov 30

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$2,464

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$2,641

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, the best prices for flights from Detroit to Tampa are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $504. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging $573. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $875, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Tampa is considered to be $301 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $487. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $775 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $301 mark.

Based on historical data, April is typically the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Tampa, with a median price of $190. July also offers lower prices, with a median of $341. In contrast, January has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $376, which is still below the annual median of $487 for this route.

Detroit to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Tampa

Regular price: $117 - $297

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

The regular price range for this route is $117 to $297. The current lowest deal is $88 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 7-Dec 9.

now $88

Low $117

High $297

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from DTT to TPA is April, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $827. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $190

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $827

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Detroit to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Tampa

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$478

$357

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$469

$308

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$262

$215

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$239

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$334

$280

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Tampa

Detroit (DTW) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$329

$236

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 2

$180 → $94

48%

7 nights

Jan 12 - Jan 19

$176 → $93

47%

8 nights

Jan 11 - Jan 19

$169 → $93

45%

14 nights

Jan 26 - Feb 9

$161 → $93

42%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Detroit to Tampa are near the typical level, with 11% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April offers the lowest median price at $190, followed by July at $341.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 39m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2 hours 39 minutes, connecting flights average 24 hours 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 5.4% of recent flights from Detroit to Tampa are direct, connecting options are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers providing direct flights on the Detroit to Tampa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Detroit to Tampa are frequent, with new offers appearing often.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$93

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Detroit to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$92

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major hub offering more flight options and potentially lower fares than TPA.

Tampa, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,464

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 01

Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,641

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 06

Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,273

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 13

Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,274

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From DTW

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Dec 13

Tampa, United States

47% AI deal score

$2,284

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Detroit to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Direct flights from Detroit to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 39m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How early should I book Detroit to Tampa flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Tampa cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Detroit to Tampa?

What percentage of Detroit to Tampa flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Detroit to Tampa?

How often do Detroit to Tampa flight prices drop?

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Flights to Tampa from other cities

Detroit to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Direct flights from Detroit to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Tampa

Detroit - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 2h 39m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

Dec 01

Nov 30

Dec 03

Dec 03

Dec 01

Dec 03

Dec 05

Nov 30

Dec 01

Dec 06

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How early should I book Detroit to Tampa flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Detroit to Tampa cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Detroit to Tampa?