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$43+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Tampa (TPA)

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ORD — TPA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$87
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$122 or less

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/711:04 amORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/1410:25 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/21$87
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/1812:02 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mFrontier
Tue 3/258:50 amTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/105:15 amMDW - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mFrontier
Sun 4/139:51 amTPA - MDW
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/1812:02 pmORD - TPA
Nonstop2h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/229:56 pmTPA - ORD
Nonstop3h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$90
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/294:28 pmPIA - TPA
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:28 pmTPA - PIA
1 stop7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/15:03 pmMLI - TPA
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Wed 4/25:43 pmTPA - MLI
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/21$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/1611:21 amMLI - TPA
2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/191:52 pmTPA - MLI
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 3/253:35 pmMDW - TPA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/23:40 pmTPA - MDW
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/99:52 amMDW - TPA
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Wed 4/166:20 amTPA - MDW
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/21$209
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.
Wed 3/261:26 pmORD - TPA
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Wed 4/26:30 amTPA - ORD
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/20$209
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.
Sat 3/17:04 pmSTL - TPA
1 stop9h 27mFrontier
Sun 3/210:34 pmTPA - STL
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 5/137:37 pmSTL - TPA
2 stops25h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/155:30 amTPA - STL
1 stop14h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$231

Find flights from Illinois to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Tampa 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

Tampa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

11:04 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Tampa

Mon 4/14

10:25 pm-12:21 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$87

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

12:02 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Tampa

Tue 3/25

8:50 am-10:57 am

Nonstop3h 07m

$88

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

12:02 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Tampa

Sat 3/22

9:56 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$90

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/10

5:15 am-8:56 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Tampa

Sun 4/13

9:51 am-11:43 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$90

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/15

3:45 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Tampa

Wed 5/7

7:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$199

PeoriaTampa

PIA - TPA

PIATPA

Greater Peoria

Tue 4/29

4:28 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Tampa

Sat 5/3

5:28 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$199

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/1

5:50 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 24m

Tampa

Tue 4/1

6:43 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$199

MolineTampa

MLI - TPA

MLITPA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/16

11:21 am-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 34m

Tampa

Sat 4/19

1:52 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$204

ChicagoTampa

MDW - TPA

MDWTPA

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/9

9:52 am-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Tampa

Wed 4/16

6:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$209

ChicagoTampa

ORD - TPA

ORDTPA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

1:26 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Tampa

Wed 4/2

6:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Tampa

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Tampa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Tampa

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Tampa. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TPA are scheduled on a Friday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa 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 Tampa by month

Plan your trip to Tampa 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 Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Tampa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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 Illinois to Tampa. 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 Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Tampa, you will be flying into Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $47 and $99 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Tampa consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa, Chicago Midway - Tampa or Lambert-St Louis - Tampa as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Tampa are Brussels Airlines (87%), United Airlines (84%) and Air Canada (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Tampa?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $42. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Tampa) can be booked for $72 on average our data indicates $555 when flying from Illinois to Tampa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Illinois to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 Tampa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Tampa. 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$75Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Allegiant AirCheapest$84Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$128Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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