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$43+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Clearwater, FL

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ORD — MCO
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
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$43
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Clearwater
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/57:25 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
mié. 3/128:50 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/315:01 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/75:00 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$88
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/123:14 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mFrontier
mié. 3/267:55 pmTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/2511:04 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
mar. 4/83:55 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$90
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 3/301:24 pmORD - TPA
1 stop8h 46mJetBlue
mié. 4/910:30 amTPA - ORD
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/295:05 pmMLI - TPA
1 stop6h 21mDelta
mar. 5/611:05 amTPA - MLI
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/20$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/1511:24 amPIA - TPA
2 stops7h 49mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/186:06 amTPA - PIA
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/265:00 pmORD - TPA
1 stop5h 09mDelta
mié. 4/92:21 pmTPA - ORD
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/20$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/16:00 amMDW - TPA
1 stop5h 28mDelta
mar. 4/156:00 amTPA - MDW
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 2/19$209
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mar. 3/182:40 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
mar. 3/258:30 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/17:04 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
dom. 3/210:34 pmTPA - STL
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$228
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jue. 2/274:00 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop27h 12mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/47:00 amTPA - STL
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$233

Find flights from Illinois to Clearwater within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Clearwater that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/5

7:25 am-11:13 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Tampa

mié. 3/12

8:50 am-10:57 am

Nonstop3h 07m

$87

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/31

5:01 am-8:49 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Tampa

jue. 4/10

9:26 pm-11:22 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$88

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

mié. 3/12

3:14 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Tampa

mié. 3/26

7:55 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$89

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/25

11:04 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Tampa

mar. 4/8

3:55 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$90

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/30

1:24 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Tampa

mié. 4/9

10:30 am-6:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$197

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

mar. 4/29

5:05 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 21m

Tampa

mar. 5/6

11:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$199

PeoriaTampa

PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

sáb. 3/15

11:24 am-8:13 pm

2 stops7h 49m

Tampa

mar. 3/18

6:06 am-10:21 am

1 stop5h 15m

$204

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/26

5:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Tampa

mié. 4/9

2:21 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$209

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/1

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Tampa

mar. 4/15

6:00 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

$209

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

mar. 3/18

2:40 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

mar. 3/25

8:30 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$213

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Clearwater

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Clearwater including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Illinois to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to CL9?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Clearwater as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Clearwater. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to CL9 are scheduled on a Thursday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

Rainfall in Clearwater by month

Plan your trip to Clearwater by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Clearwater ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Clearwater when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Clearwater by month

Plan your trip to Clearwater by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Clearwater, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Clearwater

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Clearwater. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Clearwater. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta from Illinois to Clearwater to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Clearwater one-way?

    $43 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Southwest, with prices starting from $43 and $95, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Clearwater?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Clearwater is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Tampa or Lambert-St Louis - Tampa.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Clearwater?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Clearwater are Azul (87%), Copa Airlines (84%) and Air Canada (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

    On average you can expect to pay $628 for a flight from Illinois to Clearwater. The cheapest flight overall is $46 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) is currently priced at $56.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Clearwater that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Clearwater flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Clearwater.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Clearwater?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Clearwater by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Clearwater (average of $206). Flying from Illinois to Clearwater in November is currently the most expensive (average of $289). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Illinois to Clearwater

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Clearwater. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$73Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$84Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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