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$45+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Illinois

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TPA — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$45
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$163

Good round-trip deal

$98 or less

Good one-way deal

$93 or less
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This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2511:13 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mFrontier
Wed 2/267:25 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/179:51 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Sun 4/205:15 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$81
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/127:20 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/197:45 pmORD - TPA
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$81
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/239:32 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:01 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 5/89:46 pmTPA - STL
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Fri 5/96:53 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$120
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1510:27 pmTPA - STL
1 stop11h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:11 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop4h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$164
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Wed 4/910:00 pmTPA - STL
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/136:11 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$177
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:05 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/83:45 pmMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$193
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/183:41 pmTPA - MLI
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/25:05 amMLI - TPA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
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Wed 4/306:00 amTPA - MDW
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Wed 4/303:02 pmMDW - TPA
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Deal found 2/20$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/205:11 pmTPA - PIA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/254:23 pmPIA - TPA
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$229
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:45 amTPA - PIA
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/222:32 pmPIA - TPA
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260

Find flights from Tampa to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Illinois 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Wed 3/5

7:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

12:02 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$79

TampaChicago

TPA - MDW

TPAMDW

Tampa

Thu 4/17

9:51 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

5:15 am-8:56 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$81

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Wed 3/12

7:20 am-9:28 am

Nonstop3h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

7:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop10h 25m

$81

TampaChicago

TPA - ORD

TPAORD

Tampa

Thu 3/20

1:03 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

5:01 am-8:49 am

Nonstop2h 48m

$82

TampaSt. Louis

TPA - STL

TPASTL

Tampa

Thu 5/8

9:46 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/9

6:53 pm-5:34 am

1 stop9h 41m

$120

TampaSt. Louis

TPA - STL

TPASTL

Tampa

Tue 4/15

10:27 pm-9:06 am

1 stop11h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/27

6:11 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$164

TampaSt. Louis

TPA - STL

TPASTL

Tampa

Wed 4/9

10:00 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop20h 16m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/13

6:11 pm-6:57 am

1 stop11h 46m

$177

TampaChicago

TPA - MDW

TPAMDW

Tampa

Wed 3/26

7:05 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

3:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$193

TampaMoline

TPA - MLI

TPAMLI

Tampa

Tue 3/18

3:41 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/2

5:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 50m

$199

TampaChicago

TPA - MDW

TPAMDW

Tampa

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-9:07 am

1 stop4h 07m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/30

3:02 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 TPA to IL?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Tampa to Illinois to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    Tampa (TPA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Tampa to Illinois. It is only a 4.9 mi journey to Tampa (TPA) from Tampa’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to Illinois are Frontier ($45), Spirit Airlines ($45), and Southwest ($95).

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

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

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

    Consider Brussels Airlines (89%), SWISS (88%) or ANA (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tampa to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Illinois is $44. On average you can expect to pay $1,024. The most popular route, (Tampa - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $61.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Illinois 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 Tampa to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Tampa to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 7 airlines flying from Tampa to Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Illinois. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$70Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$155Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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