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$46+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tampa (PIE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — PIE
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to St Petersburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to St Petersburg (PIE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$46
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$168
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to St Petersburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to St Petersburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:51 pmRFD - PIE
Nonstop2h 38mAllegiant Air
Fri 5/26:30 amPIE - RFD
Nonstop2h 38mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$79
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/65:20 pmORD - PIE
1 stop26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:05 pmPIE - ORD
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$196
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1512:28 pmRFD - PIE
3 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:47 pmPIE - RFD
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$426
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/177:10 pmORD - PIE
1 stop22h 59mSun Country Air
Sun 4/2012:18 pmPIE - ORD
1 stop6h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/15$705

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tampa that are best for you.

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St Petersburg

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Price

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 4/30

6:51 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Fri 5/2

6:30 am-8:08 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$79

ChicagoTampa

ORD - PIE

ORDPIE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

5:20 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop26h 36m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sun 6/8

4:05 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$196

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 5/15

12:28 pm-5:16 pm

3 stops27h 48m

Tampa St. Petersburg

Sat 5/24

9:47 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop18h 39m

$426

ChicagoTampa

RFD - PIE

RFDPIE

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 4/23

6:51 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$46

ChicagoTampa

ORD - PIE

ORDPIE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/6

5:20 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop26h 36m

$87

ChicagoTampa

ORD - PIE

ORDPIE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

8:15 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$203

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Deals found on 4/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to St Petersburg in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to St Petersburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to St Petersburg from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Tampa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Chicago to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 CHI to PIE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to St Petersburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Chicago to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to St Petersburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Tampa flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in St Petersburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa 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 Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in St Petersburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, 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 St Petersburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to St Petersburg. 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 St Petersburg. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
349 reviews
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

7.3

Comfort

6.8

Food

5.9

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joellen,Aug 2024

LAS - GEG

Boarding was a hassle. I’ve had the same guy before. Never enjoy seeing him.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to St Petersburg. 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 into for flights to Tampa from Chicago?

    Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), located 14.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Tampa. 4 airlines have flights to St. Petersburg from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Tampa St. Petersburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Tampa round-trip?

    Flying on Allegiant Air is currently your cheapest option to Tampa, with prices starting at $79. Allegiant Air is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to St Petersburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to St Petersburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to St Petersburg?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to St Petersburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to St Petersburg 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 Chicago to Tampa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tampa (average of $140). Flying from Chicago to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to St Petersburg

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to St Petersburg. 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$74Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$90Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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